FB Footwear Ltd.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor`s Degree in Engineering, Leather Engineering, Footwear Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Experience
- 5 to 6 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Tannery/Footwear
Additional Requirements
Experience
- 5–6 years of experience in footwear product development.
- Experience in sample room operations, pattern engineering, or technical development preferred.
Skills Required
- Footwear construction and manufacturing knowledge
- Computer Skill & CAD/CAM (ICAD 3D+, Shoe master).
- Pattern engineering and grading knowledge
- Material and tooling knowledge
- Microsoft Office and presentation skills
- Communication and teamwork
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
Responsibilities & Context
- Department: Product Development (PD)
Job Purpose:
- To support and coordinate footwear product development activities, ensuring timely sample development, technical accuracy, and smooth communication among internal teams and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Development Coordination
- Manage assigned development projects from sample request to commercialization.
- Prepare and track development timelines and action plans.
- Coordinate with merchandising, engineering, sample room, and production teams.
Technical Support
- Review tech packs and customer requirements.
- Prepare technical specifications and development instructions.
- Follow up on pattern engineering, grading, tooling, and mold requirements.
- Support troubleshooting during sample development.
Sample Management
- Monitor and complete daily sample progress and ensure on-time completion.
- Verify sample quality before submission.
- Ensure proper documentation of development records and approvals.
Costing Support
- Assist in preliminary costing and material consumption calculations.
- Support cost reduction initiatives during development.
Customer Communication
- Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions.
- Prepare development status reports and presentations.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify process bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
- Support implementation of development SOPs and best practices.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time sample completion
- Sample quality and approval rate
- Development lead time
- Technical issue resolution time
- Development project completion status
- Customer feedback
To apply for this job email your details to apply@chakricircular.com