Manager, Footwear Engineering

The role

This person will lead the development and application of fit, wear-testing, and consumer insight strategies across the footwear portfolio. They will translate consumer feedback and testing data into product recommendations to improve fit, comfort, and performance.

What you will do

• Create and implement a scalable approach for leveraging consumer data for product development
• Synthesize wear test results, lab testing, and consumer feedback into actionable insights
• Establish and improve product testing methodologies for knit footwear
• Partner with Product Development and Design teams to refine the assortment
• Analyze research to inform fit, material, and construction updates
• Prioritize fit, wear, and performance risks for production transition
• Act as a technical partner during commercialization
• Collaborate with Marketing to translate insights into product stories
• Recruit and manage relationships with internal and external wear test participants
• Maintain communication with Asia-based factory partners

Required qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in footwear technical engineering, fit & wear testing, product research, or commercialization
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biomechanics, kinesiology, product development, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of knit footwear construction, materials, fit systems, and performance testing
• Experience designing and managing wear testing programs and interpreting lab and consumer data
• Proven ability to synthesize research findings into product and business recommendations
• Experience partnering with Asia-based factories or vendors
• Strong systems and tools proficiency, including PLM and Google Sheets/Docs/Slides

Nice to have

• knit footwear experience
• data visualization or analytics tools

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 401k matching
• Comprehensive health plans for you and your family
• Supplemental mental health benefits
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Dog friendly offices
• Employee Discount Program!

About the company

Rothy’s transforms single-use plastic bottles and ocean-bound marine plastic into signature thread for wardrobe staples. They use 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create sustainable, machine washable styles.