Principal Product Engineer - HOKA Footwear

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. 

Job Title: Principal Product Engineer- HOKA Footwear

Reports to:  Director, Product Engineering

Location:  Portland, OR (Hybrid)

The Role

A Principal Product Engineer is accountable for completing successful outcome of all/partial projects within Product Engineering related to high performance footwear. This individual is responsible for planning and implementation of complex projects, following project deadlines, assuring compliance with objectives in terms of cost, quality, scope, technicity, and risk until product launch. This role possesses an elevated level of autonomy, is a liaison with HQ and Asia stakeholders, makes important decisions for creating, improving, and/or optimizing processes and procedures for engineering. The Principal Product Engineer contributes to knowledge transfer and works under general supervision.  

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact
The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage complex projects from brief, design and prototyping between gates through final production with quality, design intent and functionality in mind
• Be a partner for the Asia Development, Engineering and commercialization teams to improve quality, aesthetic and performance of Hoka products
• Analyze technical drawings, lab test results, patterns, components and Lasts to identify and resolve any issues around fit, aesthetics and performance
• Define and implement best practices for Last development, Patterns and Tooling 
• Mentor/coach Engineers to grow technically and professionally

Who You Are

• A curious, critical thinker and open-minded individual who’s a self-starter and results driven
• Ability to drive engineering strategies/processes and influence decision making using data
• A strong communicator with a passion for elevating the technical expertise of teammates

We’d love to hear from people with

• 10+ years' of experience in the engineering function within the footwear industry 
• In-depth understanding and experience of footwear manufacturing processes 
• In-depth knowledge and experience of footwear materials and effects in shoe making 
• Subject matter expert in Chemical Engineering, Tooling Engineering and Pattern Engineering 
• In-depth knowledge of foams and injection molding components 
• In-depth knowledge of footwear product constructions 

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools 
• Ability to put together a training program for team members  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Microsoft and Adobe applications 
• Understanding of the manufacturing of footwear with the ability to mentor junior team members 
• Ability to read 2D drawings and how it translates to 3D 

What We'll Give You

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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