ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Commercialization Engineer, you will be responsible for bringing VF-owned brand footwear designs to life by engineering products for efficient manufacturability, lowest cost, and highest quality and performance. Based in one of VF’s key manufacturing regions and working closely with strategic vendors, you will serve as a critical liaison between VF’s development and production teams, ensuring product intent is maintained while meeting commercial and operational requirements.

You will work hands-on with factory and brand development teams, ensuring best practices in commercialization are applied early in the product development cycle. You will co-create fit and wear test samples, conduct tooling reviews, and lead pre-production trials (T4) to ensure product readiness for hand-off to production teams—upholding VF’s high standards of quality, comfort, and durability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute the commercialization process using subject matter expertise in production to ensure development samples meet commercialization requirements

Partner with brand and vendor development, engineering, and production teams to ensure accuracy in pattern, fit, materials, and assembly techniques

Ensure laboratory testing is conducted to meet product performance standards

Lead and track extreme fit trial schedules with brand-approved fit and wear test teams, reporting progress to cross-functional stakeholders

Track and hold accountable downstream and upstream teams to ensure BR and T4 readiness

Collaborate with VF’s GMS mold tooling team to align tooling timelines with BR and production planning

Partner with VF’s costing team to validate sample and production patterns against yield utilization

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in footwear commercialization or production environments within reputable, fashion, retail, or consumer-facing multinational organizations

Degree in Textiles, Equipment, Apparel, or Footwear-related fields

Expertise in footwear engineering, LEAN manufacturing, automation, patterns, laboratory standards, and materials testing

Ability to simplify complex engineering information into clear verbal and written communication

Strong knowledge of footwear technical constructions, material performance, fit and wear, and speed development

Ability to work independently or in cross-functional, multicultural teams

Strong communication skills for delivering impactful technical feedback

Understanding of paper pattern creation; digital product creation is a strong advantage

Strong alignment with VF’s core values

Language proficiency: Excellent English; Mandarin or Vietnamese is a plus

WHAT WE WILL TEACH YOU

How to contribute to a purpose-led business that positively impacts communities globally

How to thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and globally minded team

How to benefit from VF’s best-in-class work environment, well-being policies, and workplace flexibility

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
VF is committed to unleashing human potential through the energy and commitment of our people. We offer comprehensive benefits that support mental, physical, and financial well-being. Learn more at MyVFBenefits.com under “Looking to Join VF?”

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