Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION:
The Footwear Product Industrialization Engineer position will lead the transition of new athletic footwear concepts from early development into stable, scalable production. This role analyzes new product designs, identifies potential manufacturing risks, and develops robust, capability-driven processes that ensure consistent, repeatable execution across multiple factory partners. The engineer works closely with Product Creation, Materials, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to deliver products that meet design while achieving operational excellence.
Role is based in Indonesia.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Evaluate new footwear designs during development to assess manufacturability and risk.
Conduct process capability studies (Cp/Cpk) and identify critical -to-quality (CTQ) attributes.
Design, test, ,and validate new manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly methods.
Run DOE studies to optimize product + process instructions.
Define and enforce process controls, SOP’s, and quality standards for new products.
Partner with factories to scale processes from pilot to mass production.
Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions where process capability is insufficient.
Support cost, quality, and lead -time optimization initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or related field.
5+ years of experience in footwear manufacturing and process engineering.
Strong analytical skills with experience in SPC, DOE, and capability analysis.
Familiarity with footwear materials, construction methods, and factory environments.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross functionally across regions.
Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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