Senior Product Engineer

Who We AreSince 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.Job MissionAs the Senior Product Engineer – Running Innovation, you will create cutting‑edge products and technologies. In this role, you will champion and demonstrate engineering excellence, foster innovation, and encourage risk‑taking, all while supporting New Balance's future strategy and by creating disruptive experiences that go above and beyond the consumer's wildest dreams. You will also be part of a close‑knit cross‑functional team, deepening connections with consumers using data‑proven approaches and harnessing insights from the Sport Research lab, Fit & Wear, and Market research to create solutions to their unmet needs. If you're passionate about running and are eager to be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of materials, technologies, and manufacturing then we invite you to join our team.Major AccountabilitiesWork with our cross‑functional innovation team to engineer new technical products and technologies that consumers and athletes love.Apply learnings from the SRL foundational research and consumer/athlete insights that will lead to products or experiences which inspire our consumers and differentiate us from our competitors.Work closely with the athletes and consumers and product teams to understand performance and user needs.Advises the team on a wide range of technical footwear development issues.Create, communicate, and track development timelines to ensure milestones are met and advise on feasibility and applicability of technology to the cross‑functional teams.Perform or direct the physical testing of engineered components and create product specifications and technical packages.Develop quality control specs for all new technologies and materials.Requirements for SuccessA degree in Engineering, Material Science, Biomechanics, or a related discipline with an emphasis on consumer products and knowledge of plastics and molding.A graduate degree is highly preferred.At least 6 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years of product engineering experience.In‑depth knowledge of footwear manufacturing, including how each material and process performs throughout the shoe construction.Ability to tinker with concepts and testing mechanisms.Excellent communication, multitasking, and organization skills with the ability and willingness to work in a team‑oriented, creative environment.Excellent computer skills, e.g., field‑related software and word processing.Proficient in CAD software (e.g., Rhino, Solidworks, Modo, Gravity Sketch).Ability to effectively balance work in‑person and remotely to fit with New Ways of Working.Some domestic and international travel may be required.Pay RangeLawrence, MA - Corp OnlyPay Range: $99,700.00 - $129,000.00 - $158,300.00 annually (actual base pay varies based on relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more).BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).Online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support, and various mentorship programs.Yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, and generous parental leave.Additional benefits for temporary associates (medical, dental, vision insurance and associate discount).Additional benefits for part‑time associates (401(k), short‑term disability, yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement, and associate discount).Flexible Work ScheduleNorth American hybrid model encouraging rich in‑person experiences; New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Offices are fully open and amenities are available across our North American office locations. We also offer “Work from Anywhere” for four weeks per calendar year.Equal Opportunity EmployerNew Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran or any other protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr