BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

For our Product Creation department, at our location in Cologne we are looking for a:

Senior Footwear Developer PU/EVA  (f/m/d)

YOUR SHOES TO FILL:

• As a senior product developer, you are responsible for the development of EVA and PU-related footwear (Direct Injected Footwear) and manage technical solutions from initial designs through planning, prototyping, 3D constructions, mold making and pre-production bulk readiness.

• You manage component developments with material supplier as well as oversee the 3D constructions and mold making processes. 

• In this multifaceted position, your responsibilities will encompass various areas from working directly with the Design and Product Line management teams within product creation to collaborating with the Product Engineering team to ensure that product is ready for bulk production

• You work directly with internal and external tooling and mold making partners.

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the footwear industry with special focus on EVA and PU injected footwear.
• Distinct know-how of footwear manufacturing methods, construction, materials and mold making. Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills with an eye for detail and problem solving.
• A curious mind with a passion for products, technical development, and production methods.
• English business fluent; German is an advantage
• Experienced in working with data management softwares (ideally SAP) and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

THE BENEFITS AHEAD:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast-growing, global company: a dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations to Alizé Smith.