Who We Are:
Since 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 MISSION:
The Footwear Product Industrialization Engineer position will lead the transition of new athletic footwear concepts from early development into stable, scalable production. This role analyzes new product designs, identifies potential manufacturing risks, and develops robust, capability-driven processes that ensure consistent, repeatable execution across multiple factory partners. The engineer works closely with Product Creation, Materials, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to deliver products that meet design while achieving operational excellence.
Role is based in Indonesia.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Evaluate new footwear designs during development to assess manufacturability and risk.
Conduct process capability studies (Cp/Cpk) and identify critical -to-quality (CTQ) attributes.
Design, test, ,and validate new manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly methods.
Run DOE studies to optimize product + process instructions.
Define and enforce process controls, SOP’s, and quality standards for new products.
Partner with factories to scale processes from pilot to mass production.
Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions where process capability is insufficient.
Support cost, quality, and lead -time optimization initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or related field.
5+ years of experience in footwear manufacturing and process engineering.
Strong analytical skills with experience in SPC, DOE, and capability analysis.
Familiarity with footwear materials, construction methods, and factory environments.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross functionally across regions.
Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in footwear manufacturing and process engineering
- Strong analytical skills with experience in SPC, DOE, and capability analysis
- Familiarity with footwear materials, construction methods, and factory environments
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross functionally across regions
- Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment
New Balance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about New Balance and has not been reviewed or approved by New Balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside wellness resources like health coaching. Fitness reimbursement is also cited as part of the overall health and wellness offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as strong, with a 401(k) plan and a company match described as dollar-for-dollar up to a stated contribution level in some locations. Life insurance and disability benefits are also included as part of the broader financial protection package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are characterized as generous, with paid holidays, vacation time, and paid sick leave highlighted. Flexible schedules and telecommuting options are also described as supporting work-life balance.
New Balance Insights
What We Do
In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 8,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype. We’re incredibly proud of our history and how far we’ve come, but companies don’t thrive for over a century by being content. Whether it’s setting a new style trend, retooling our manufacturing process, or building a new state-of-the-art headquarters, we pursue innovation with a spirit of fearless independence. As the only privately held major footwear company in the world, we’re free to do things our way, pushing limits and testing boundaries as we continually reimagine what could be. After all, the status quo isn’t static. But doing things our way wouldn’t mean much if we weren’t also doing them the right way. We invest in our associates as they invest in us, and as we move forward, we make a point of giving back, supporting communities around us through ambitious philanthropic efforts and involvement programs. We are a company that cares, and our culture is one of integrity and teamwork where together we become greater than the sum of our parts.
