SUMMARY:

• Drive the Dev-Com process from prototype package receipt through to initial production. Facilitate communication & collaboration with key stake-holders at all times to drive decision-making. Ensure projects meet the brand & consumer needs and can be mass produced on time at targeted costs. Strive for continuous improvement in all areas of Dev-Com cycle.
• Organizational Relationships: Develop and maintain productive, effective and professional relationships with peers, superiors, factories, and others. Represent the company in a positive and supportive manner at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1 Drive the Dev-Com process from prototype package receipt through to initial production.
2 Execute timely shipping of Proto, GTM1, GTM2, Sales and production confirmation samples to ensure a smooth transition from Dev-Com into production
3 Execute the Dev-Com process to ensure on time RTB (Ready to Buy)
4 Execute development and commercialization of projects according to critical timelines and cost/margin targets.
5 Lead last creation and documentation
6 Problem-solve design tech packages on receipt for potential construction, material, fit & wear or cost concerns.
7 Update and maintain correct Bill of Materials (BOM) for all projects.
8 Facilitate timely creation, delivery and approval of all relevant technical information (shell patterns, 2D’s, 3D’s, lasts, patterns, blue-prints, cost sheets, etc.)
9 Review and evaluate project status with the product creation and development teams with growing knowledge of patterns, mold processes, materials, pricing, yield & cost analysis, manufacturing processes and end use performance.
10 Lead Tech meetings with own team members, factories and QC with focus on patterns, mold processes, materials, manufacturing processes and end use performance.
11 Lead product tear-downs of samples or competitor product to evaluate construction, comfort or cost concerns.
12 Execute the diagnosis of fit/wear and commercialization issues and ensure that product offerings are proven and tested for successfully commercialized and mass production.
13 Execute evaluation of mold cycle times
14 Give clear & concise communication to relevant stake-holders including overseas partners.
15 Strive for continuous improvement in production through periodic examination of defective returns.
16 Travel to factories and suppliers as necessary.
17 Pro-actively problem-solve by identifying issues and presenting solutions options to peers.
18 Focus attention on critical goals & results
19 Provide PLMs/product design with alternatives in constructions, materials, costing, duties, etc.
20 Review technical drawings, lab tests, patterns, components and lasts to identify issues.
21 Capability to use the tools of the trade including calipers, hardness gauge, tape measure, profile gauge, Brannock device, etc.