Materials Development 2 4332-1 at TEKsystems

Senior Materials Developer

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Footwear Materials Developer with technical expertise to help drive product excellence through materials within the footwear product. You will provide tools palettes guidance and data across multiple material types to enable effective material selection for dimension product teams ease of use. You'll present facts and solutions clearly with business consumer in mind so the team can make informed decisions!

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As a member of the Materials Development team you will be a part of the new material development processes with an emphasis on clarity of work required within material development in support of material strategies. The work will be focused on driving future functional excellence with a sharp focus on execution of aesthetic performance quality cost strategy and sustainability of footwear materials. Materials Development collaborates with vendors product creation and other functions to establish material needs research and execute new strategic material creation and ensure product excellence for both consumers and athletes.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The successful candidate will ensure new materials are developed tested and commercialized on time. You will partner with Material Planning Sourcing Costing to provide transparency when issues or concerns arise and you'll collaborate on a resolution. You'll serve as the primary contact for vendors as it relates to material initiative specific issues price technical specs performance. You will collaborate with product creation teams material and functional teams to provide training and education as well as standard methodologies to enable informed decision making for strategic material initiatives.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Chemistry Engineering or related field preferred or combination of relevant education experience and training.
• Minimum 5 years' professional experience in materials development manufacturing or engineering or similar
• Deep understanding of various material manufacturing processes required
• Demonstrated expertise in material types including: fibers yarn textile leather synthetic leather components or trims
• Ability to translate lab testing results for end-use application
• Ability to analyze interpret and present data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to anticipate needs mitigate risks and solve problems
• Attention to detail active follow-through assertiveness self-motivation and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to balance multiple competing projects and independently manage workload
• Solid digital literacy with working knowledge of MS office software material management systems experience preferred
• Ability to travel up to 5 of the time

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.