ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Engineer in Sourcing Development for Footwear, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of development samples and meeting milestone dates according to the product creation calendar. You will manage commercialization timelines, coordinate Tier 2 activities at assigned factories, and ensure engineering for productivity, product quality, integrity, and performance in line with brand policies and best practices.

You will be accountable for production-related activities at nominated vendors, ensuring adherence to VF standards, SOPs, and on-time performance. You will also support VF’s CSR standards and strategic initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Development & Commercialization

Manage development processes with Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors across all sample stagesInspect development samples, including sales samples across countries of originConduct activities related to new bottoms, uppers, color-ups, fit approval, material testing, wear testing, swatch sign-off, and cost approvalPlan Buy Ready process by SKUCommunicate product and performance requirements to vendorsSolve issues related to construction, performance, costing, and processCoordinate factory capacity and material purchasing aligned with production calendarReview tech package information and confirm pattern grading and tooling readinessConfirm sample size patterns and molds for salesman samplesAssist in building production specificationsPropose and implement cost-saving, efficiency, automation, and quality improvement ideasConduct Tech 2 trials and confirm fit and wear testingIntroduce new products and cascade quality risks during tear-down and NPI meetings

Pre-Production & Production

Provide support as needed during pre-production and production phases

KEY COMPETENCIES

Deep technical knowledge of footwear categories and material propertiesBasic knowledge of automation and computer stitching for upper pattern constructionGeneral knowledge of last making, measurements, and mold/bottom checkingAbility to integrate technical applications without compromising design or costAbility to identify product quality and integrity risks and recommend corrective actionsStrong relationship-building skills with factories and cross-functional teamsEmbrace VF’s guiding principles: Integrity, Courage, Curiosity, Empathy, PerseveranceExperience with branded footwear is required

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Experience in product development, commercialization, pre-production, and production in footwear or related fields within a multinational companyGood command of English and strong communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)Travel: As required

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