Sole Developer (m/f/d)

Location: Da Nang / Vietnam The Rieker Group is one of the leading shoe manufacturers in Europe. To strengthen our team at our international location in Da Nang / Vietnam, we are looking for a Sole Developer.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the footwear product development process, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition of footwear designs from prototyping through commercialization to production, with a strong focus on product quality, timely execution in accordance with the applicable product creation calendar
Drive the inception of new and innovative footwear designs, components, processes, materials and concepts into a manufacturable and marketable finished product
Support the Development Management team on all mould making and injection part developments
Ensure that all materials, processes, prototypes and development samples are fully tested to ensure adherence to Rieker's quality standards
Work closely with Materials Research, Product Testing, and offshore Development in managing designated projects to a successful product introduction
YOUR PROFILE
Technical experience in footwear engineering and product development
Advanced knowledge of material construction methods and costing
Understanding of product cost components, raw material costs and factory manufacturing costs is essential
Ability to manage and motivate a team and to implement and redesign new trends and projects
Very good English skills (written and spoken); German skills are an advantage
Strong IT skills (MS Office, etc.)
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required by business needs
WE OFFER
A secure workplace in a future-oriented and internationally operating company
An open and collaborative working environment with short decision-making processes
Professional development and long-term career opportunities within our organization
Relocation support and onboarding assistance
We look forward to receiving your application including CV and earliest possible start date.
Your contact person is
Silvia Courdy | Human Resources