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Burlington, VT

Full-time | Engineering

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OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.
And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION
Columbia Global Manufacturing brings product ideas to reality in order to connect active people with their passions. We cover everything from raw materials development, product development, fit engineering, quality, sourcing and then the Liaison Offices that manage the product manufacturing.

As the Footwear Product Engineer/ Technical Lead, you will direct and manage footwear technology and innovation projects within Footwear Engineering and manufacturing groups. You will report to Director of Footwear Engineering, and support Director of Development, Director of Sourcing, Development Project Managers, Product Developers, VP Footwear Manufacturing, VP of Footwear and all relevant departments within Columbia Sportswear Company including Innovation Teams to ensure that footwear technologies and innovations are briefed, created, managed, developed and commercialized in accordance with product and merchandising specifications, commercialization timelines, and in a manner consistent with Columbias launch calendars. In addition, you will play a key communications role between CSC Portland headquarters, branch offices, key suppliers and overseas factories. There is an emphasis placed on clearly communicating technology requirements, pricing, and timelines to ensure technology and product initiatives are developed on time.

HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCEWork closely in cross functional basis with VPs of Manufacturing and Merchandising, Director of Footwear Engineering, Director of Footwear Development and Product Integrity and other product creation and design personnel within Footwear on identifying and managing new technologies.
Provide technical engineering solutions that drive lower cost (labor in particular), by optimizing off the shelf automated manufacturing technologies while enabling Product Design to determine product solutions
Initiate, monitor, track and manage changes to annual and quarterly technology project initiatives. Ensure that all relevant new technology information is utilized & updated and is readily available to merchandising, design, development and manufacturing groups.
Communicate the goals of each project with relevant development / engineering managers in HQ and branch offices to ensure that all groups working on new technologies understand the project guidelines, scope, key features and benefits, and technology requirements. Drive Design opportunities / constraints early in the product creation process via engineering standards and Best Practices
Work with Director of Development, Director of Sourcing and Director of Product Integrity on critical innovation projects on a seasonal and off line, long term basis. Innovation projects may include new processes, technologies, constructions and/or materials.
Liaise with internal Columbia Sportswear Innovation groups to brainstorm new concepts, develop strategic technology plans, R&D processes, material innovations, cushioning concepts and further development of Columbias Omni-Tech umbrella of technologies.
Collaborate with development, merchandising design teams and branch offices with up-to-date information on new technologies, development challenges, costing, engineering requirements, and other information to ensure that relevant parties, suppliers, factories and other partners are informed of company technology and innovation initiatives.

YOU ARE Able to manage and/or influence people, teams, and projects
Able to troubleshoot, make difficult decisions independently, operate autonomously, manage multiple deadlines, and work effectively under pressure

YOU HAVE Bachelors and/or advanced degree in various schools of Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent. Successful graduation from accredited footwear trade school in lieu of degree accepted
Minimum of 8 years progressive experience in developing and manufacturing athletic, outdoor and/or casual footwear
Experience with Asian, domestic and European production, development and working in Asia and other sourcing markets are preferred
Floor manufacturing experience a plus
Extensive knowledge of footwear manufacturing techniques, off the shelf automation engineering techniques, patterns, material innovations, footwear tooling knowledge, last development, commercialization and production processes
Comprehensive knowledge of footwear construction and materials, including but not limited to leather, fabrics, micro-fibre, plastics, urethanes, rubber, EVA and other polymers
Knowledge of latest technologies in footwear engineering and manufacturing, including industry standards such as Delcam suite of offerings
Focus on automated / computer aided technologies a key
Knowledge of quality assurance inspection techniques for footwear
Communication often involves subjects of a technical or complex nature
Possess excellent time management and organizational skills

To learn more about what our employees are doing to help in the fight against COVID-19,click here.

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Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.


This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.


At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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