Senior Product Developer

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

About the role

The Senior Product Developer fully coordinates tasks with team members for a category or collection of products, demonstrating strong project management skills by maintaining transparency and issue escalation to maintain organizational alignment.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates the product development for projects and monitors associated deadlines.
• Maintains open lines of communication with sourcing, engineering, product management, design, and development teams.
• Utilizes knowledge of shoe construction and manufacturing processes to evaluate prototypes.
• Identifies potential issues relating to material test data, technical wear test data, and technical drawings.
• Drives Product Validation process on all new models to ensure they meet performance, fit, and specification requirements for consistent product quality.
• Engages in product teardowns and cost analysis; makes recommendations to balance cost, manufacturability, and design.
• Performs color ups, material ups, new uppers, and exposure to new tools.
• Maintains timelines and proactively identifies problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; Engineering degree a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of development experience, including 4 years in footwear and experience with problem-solving tools.
• Solid understanding of technical drawings, molding processes, materials, wear test data, footwear technology, patterns, and production processes.
• Past exposure to developing and implementing new lasts.
• Knowledge of grading.
• Proven record of solving problems creatively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.

Location: Boston, MA Headquarters

Pay

Annual base pay range: $82,000 – $129,600 (actual base pay varies based on relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and other factors).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K options.
• Online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and $100 monthly student loan support.
• Mentorship programs.
• $1,000 yearly lifestyle reimbursement.
• 4 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, and generous parental leave.
• Temporary associates: three medical insurance options, dental, vision, and associate discount.
• Part-time associates: 401K, short-term disability, $300 yearly lifestyle reimbursement, and associate discount.

Schedule

• Hybrid work model: in-office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).
• “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year.