Sole Developer (m/f/d)

• Manage the footwear product development process, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition of footwear designs from prototyping through commercialization to production, with a strong focus on product quality, timely execution in accordance with the applicable product creation calendar
• Drive the inception of new and innovative footwear designs, components, processes, materials and concepts into a manufacturable and marketable finished product
• Support the Development Management team on all mould making and injection part developments
• Ensure that all materials, processes, prototypes and development samples are fully tested to ensure adherence to Rieker’s quality standards
• Work closely with Materials Research, Product Testing, and offshore Development in managing designated projects to a successful product introduction

• Technical experience in footwear engineering and product development
• Advanced knowledge of material construction methods and costing
• Understanding of product cost components, raw material costs and factory manufacturing costs is essential
• Ability to manage and motivate a team and to implement and redesign new trends and projects
• Very good English skills (written and spoken); German skills are an advantage
• Strong IT skills (MS Office, etc.)
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required by business needs

• A secure workplace in a future-oriented and internationally operating company
• An open and collaborative working environment with short decision-making processes
• Professional development and long-term career opportunities within our organization
• Relocation support and onboarding assistance

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung mit Lebenslauf und Angabe des frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins.

Ihre Ansprechpartnerin ist: 

Silvia Courdy
Personalwesen Rieker Gruppe