Footwear Product Industrialization Engineer - Indonesia

Who We Are:

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.

JOB MISSION:

The Footwear Product Industrialization Engineer position will lead the transition of new athletic footwear concepts from early development into stable, scalable production.  This role analyzes new product designs, identifies potential manufacturing risks, and develops robust, capability-driven processes that ensure consistent, repeatable execution across multiple factory partners.  The engineer works closely with Product Creation, Materials, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to deliver products that meet design while achieving operational excellence.

Role is based in Indonesia.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Evaluate new footwear designs during development to assess manufacturability and risk.

• Conduct process capability studies (Cp/Cpk) and identify critical -to-quality (CTQ) attributes.

• Design, test, ,and validate new manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly methods. 

• Run DOE studies to optimize product + process instructions.

• Define and enforce process controls, SOP’s, and quality standards for new products.

• Partner with factories to scale processes from pilot to mass production.

• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions where process capability is insufficient.

• Support cost, quality, and lead -time optimization initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in footwear manufacturing and process engineering. 

• Strong analytical skills with experience in SPC, DOE, and capability analysis.

• Familiarity with footwear materials, construction methods, and factory environments.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross functionally across regions.

• Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while providing high levels of flexibility to associates. North American office-based associates are expected to come into the office on Wednesdays, with other occasional in-office days for in-person meetings and events as needed. Our offices are fully open and amenities are available across our North American office locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.