Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Product Integrity (Apparel & Footwear)

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current apparel and footwear capabilities, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Identify gaps and recommend improvements in tools, processes, and quality controls.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve material and color quality.
• Work to reduce defects and ensure overall product integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Development, Sourcing, Engineering, Standards, Material Vendors, Factories).
• Partner with engineers and suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Science, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, quality assurance, or related field.
• End-to-end experience in footwear and/or apparel, from design to manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of textile manufacturing, dyeing, finishing, printing, and testing.
• Understanding of fibers, yarns, knits, wovens, and materials inspection.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Tableau, Miro, or Slack is preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail and a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and adapting to change.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day remote.