PUMA
Assistant Manager Materials Engineering Innovation Footwear
China · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerPUMA
- LocationChina
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
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.
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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
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
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