Technical Manager Product Engineering - Footwear - Johnston & Murphy Job at Genesco Inc
The Ideal Candidate
Support technical excellence and synergy across the product development process and commercialization for Johnston & Murphy products. Focus on ongoing product and process improvements.
How You Will Make an Impact
Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have
Functional/Technical Competencies:
Job Competencies:
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Support technical excellence and synergy across the product development process and commercialization for Johnston & Murphy products. Focus on ongoing product and process improvements.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Review prototypes of the products and make quality, cost and manufacturing improvements based on prototype testing and process review
- Ensure quality and consistency of the product through regular communications and factory visits
- Maintain approved lasts and components database
- Support the product transfer process between manufacturing facilities
- Collaborate with internal partners (Design, Category Management, etc) and external resources (agents, suppliers, mills, factories, etc.) to maintain fit standards, optimize factory's ability for efficient bulk production and optimize timing for commercialization
- Maintain best manufacturing processes, while implementing new procedures when required for new technology/models
- In factory commercialization approvals
Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have
- Bachelor's Degree in Footwear technology, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering and/or Industrial Design preferred
- Minimum 10 years footwear industry experience in manufacturing and technical development with knowledge of latest technology, machinery and process improvements
- Experience in both men's and women's footwear
Functional/Technical Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of industry and customer base a plus
- Demonstrated ability to work with multi-cultural environments
- Proficient in creating CADs, specifications and tech packs to provide to factories
- Technical knowledge of constructions, fabrications and production capabilities and able to stay current with new manufacturing process & machinery
- Ability to build effective design and manufacturing partnerships globally
- Frequent international travel required. Full compliance with CDC guidance and guest country regulations required
- Proficient in MS Office
Job Competencies:
- Strong problem solving
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Self-motivated
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