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Burlington, VT

Full-time | Design - Footwear

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Who We Are:

Brooks is a team of passionate people united by a desire to do meaningful work, lead healthy lives and make a difference. We share a focused mission: to inspire everyone to run and be active. That’s it. No distractions—it’s all about the run. Through science, creativity, service, authenticity and connection, we obsess over delivering the best running gear on the planet. We do it our way, with our unique spirit, with a goal of being more relevant to runners than any other brand, day after day and mile after mile. We are determined to innovate, challenging ourselves to lead thought at every turn. Inside these walls and on the roads, tracks and trails, we live and breathe Run Happy, celebrating the positive impact running has on our lives and others. We inject it into all we do because it makes everything better, smarter, more fun and more memorable. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together and creates the conditions for success. It is lived daily as a behavioral expression of our collective set of brand values: Serve People, Lead Thought, Play As a Team, Compete Every Day, Demonstrate Integrity, Have Fun and Be Active. If you’re on our team, it means you’re part of creating something extraordinary. You’re part of Brooks.

General Position Description:

As a Lab Technician, you will have a sound technical background in Footwear Lab testing and overall day to day operations. You will ensure that the factory labs are in compliance with Brooks standards. Responsible for the implementation and reinforcement of Brooks testing protocols and overall lab reporting requirements.

Basic Responsibilities:

- Ensures Brooks test methods are properly implemented in factory lab and all test reports are correctly written

- Compile and analyze test information to determine quality of materials and components

- Consults with team resources to conduct analysis and interpret test results to ensure Brooks quality and performance criteria are met. Based on results, make recommendations for improvements

- Advise factory Lab personnel in special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of materials.

- Ensure the factory laboratory equipment is calibrated according to Brooks calibration procedure and agreed upon schedule

- Assess factory labs organization structure, work arrangement, and lab layout. Consult with QA Assistant Manager on recommended improvements

- Train factory lab personnel in testing procedures, specs, calibration procedure, and Brooks policies

- Maintain cleanliness and safety to promote a professional work environment at factory labs

- Balance the quality and delivery. Assists functional teams in terms of applying restricted release for materials

- Advises factory chemical test team in monitoring materials chemical test status, conducting random test, and exchanging information with Brooks RSL team and other functional teams as necessary

- Responsible for ensuring the factory is conducting inspection and preventative maintenance of all laboratory equipment

Requirements

- Degree in technical field, prefer study of Chemical Engineering, Textile Engineering or related Science

- Minimum 2 years of footwear materials related experience (especially leather, textile or polymer) and/or an equivalent combination of experience

- Understanding of technical and functional footwear processes

- Must be fluent in English (writing and speaking) and have the ability to communicate clearly with Asia/USA teams

- Strong communication, organizational skills and a willingness to work in a team-oriented environment is essential

- Ability to coordinate and perform multiple/concurrent tasks in an accurate, efficient and timely manner

- Working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Reports to: Quality Assistant Manager

Department: Footwear Sourcing – 95

Work Location: Hi?p An, Kinh Môn, H?i Duong

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, the presence of a sensory, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, marital status, pregnancy or child birth, sexual orientation, age, genetic information or any other non-merit based factors.

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, the presence of a sensory, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, marital status, pregnancy or child birth, sexual orientation, age, genetic information or any other non-merit based factors.

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