该职位来源于猎聘 SUMMARY Lead, Drive, and Manage the development and engineering of all Polymer formulations, performance foams/components, and other chemical compounds and bottom components for Deckers Brands.
Ensure a ready supply of materials and components available and ahead of Deckers Brands' growth. Work closely with the Global Product Development and Innovation teams in US and in Asia to prioritize and strategically provide the proper blend of tried, tested and cost effective, new breakthrough innovative polymer compounds.
Lead and support new innovative compound developments and assure Deckers owns the formulation.
Support and ensure HOKA's foam strategy is relevant, running industry competitive, and ahead of all competition.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure a supply availability of the world-class quality of rubber, EVA, PU, and thermoplastic components and adhesive applications, and other chemical products from T1/T2 within the country. Acts as the expert technical resource to the BU for all chemical related issues.
- Provides the technical expertise to ensure compliance of rubber and EVA compounds , monitors compliance, and modifies formulations as standards evolve.
- Engages with Innovation teams to understand consumer and business requirements and leads research, experimentation, formulation, testing, and effective transition of compounds, materials, and processes from development to production.
- Support sustainability initiatives with T1/T2/T3, Brands, and Innovation team on the sustainable topic of bottom materials or finished components i.e. Bio-based, Loop Recycle, Organic fillers, Low carbon footprint in manufacturing processes, Eco & Environment friendly raw-material, FSC rubber.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience in polymer development and Production footwear
- Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of rubber, EVA, PU, foam manufacturing processes.
- Expert knowledge in footwear bottoming material compounding for all Rubber, EVA, PU, TPU, TPE, and other polymer and foaming materials
- Extensive knowledge of footwear bottom component commercialization process and with expertise in product and process engineering.
- Familiar with industrial test standards for bottoms for footwear applications
- Experience working in innovation field and concept realization for new polymers/foams
- Knowledge and expertise in mold making for bottoming materials