Assistant Manager Materials Engineering Innovation Footwear

YOUR MISSION

Develop FTW upper materials to meet the basic requirements for Innovation projects, but also research & drive cutting edge material projects, always in close cooperation with internal and external partners.

Task 1 (50%):

• Deliver relevant materials (textiles, fibres, leather, coatings, etc) for ongoing Innovation projects from a technology and project management perspective
• Support the Research and development efforts for innovative performance and sustainable technologies in close collaboration with Innovation, Sourcing and key suppliers
• Identify key suppliers and build up an effective network in cooperation with the overall Sourcing strategy
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal & external partners to ensure processes meet innovation objectives
• Stay connected to relevant current and upcoming research, technologies, methods and industry trends.

Task 2 (20%):

• Manage and follow up lab testing of innovative materials
• Create new test methods and standards for new materials in cooperation with internal/external partners

Task 3 (30%):

• Use FTW product development expertise and give clear recommendation to ensure smooth integration of new materials –  running trials with T1/T2 supplier upfront to understand how to use materials.
• Set up SOP how to use and work with new materials

YOUR TALENT

• Bachelor degree in Material / Chemistry / Textile / Lab Management
• More than 5 years working experience in Footwear Material, Production/Product Development experience is a plus
• Team-player, open-minded, innovative, problem-solver, committed, communicative and well structured, with the ability to work independently
• Proficient in MS Office
• Fluent English is a must
• Location: based in Putian, Fujian

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