Not specified (assumed to be on-site based on the nature of the role)
5 years footwear engineering experience
Pattern engineering and costing knowledge
Blueprint and mold detail review
Columbia Sportswear is seeking an Engineering Technician II to oversee the tooling and engineering coordination of new footwear products from design to production. The ideal candidate should have a background in technical or engineering fields, extensive footwear experience, and strong communication skills
Job Summary
The role involves coordinating upper and tooling engineering for new footwear products from the tech package stage through commercialization and mass production.
Candidates must support the product development team in converting initial design renderings into manufacturable products while ensuring design integrity and performance.
The position requires taking on a principal commercialization role as products move from T1 through T4 stages, confirming SOPs for mass production, and resolving production issues.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
Columbia Sportswear is seeking an Engineering Technician II to oversee the tooling and engineering coordination of new footwear products from design to production. The ideal candidate should have a background in technical or engineering fields, extensive footwear experience, and strong communication skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5 years footwear engineering experience
Pattern engineering and costing knowledge
Blueprint and mold detail review
Production line quality troubleshooting
Asia product creation process support
Nice-to-have
Strong communication and persuasion skills
Proactive problem-solving mindset
Experience with sustainability goals
Ability to coach and instruct teams
Global brand product development background
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in technical or engineering field