Assistant Product Engineer FTW - Tooling - Temp until 31.07.2027

This role is a key contributor to the footwear product development process, assisting in steering footwear engineering and providing technical consultancy to cross-functional product creation teams. The position works in strong partnership with footwear developers, technicians, digital experts, material experts, as well as marketing, design, quality, sourcing and supply chain. The role sits within Product Development & Operations and involves translating designs, drawings and renderings into manufacturable products while balancing functional requirements, quality standards, target costs and manufacturing constraints.

• Act as a technical consultant to cross-functional product creation teams, analysing designs for manufacturability, production efficiencies, potential functional or quality issues and costing issues, and offering alternative, economic and efficient solutions.
• Support the conversion of design information into a confirmed set of technical data, drive the creation of tooling prototyping and own the tooling creation process.
• Organise and supervise the creation of technical information in collaboration with Tier 1 resources and, where applicable, adidas employees at the operational centre.
• Offer technical solutions to the product team, taking into consideration the functional requirements of products, adidas quality standards, target costs and manufacturing constraints.
• Assist in project review meetings with key stakeholders to ensure each shoe is engineered and constructed to meet adidas quality standards and functional requirements, and that potential cost opportunities are identified.
• Put the consumer at the centre of everything and inspire product creation teams through technical solutions that enhance product sustainability, concept credibility and consumer experience.
• Continuously refresh knowledge of the latest technology trends in footwear, engineering systems, prototyping possibilities and footwear manufacturing.
• Assist in consulting and supporting the (digital) creator team on translating design concepts into technical solutions and manufacturable products.

• Degree as a mold maker, mold constructor, shoemaker, or a technical/engineering degree (e.g. mechanical engineer), or as a Technical Product Designer or Technical Draftsman.
• Alternatively, a combination of relevant education, experience and training.
• First practical experience gained through internships or work experience.
• Basic knowledge in mould making and/or shoe making.
• First experience in CAD, with 2D/3D CAD application required.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft 365.
• English language proficiency (reading and writing).
• A well-organised team player who is comfortable communicating in an international and diverse environment and working in a fast-changing footwear world.
• A continuous learning and growth mindset.

• Experience with Rhino as a CAD application.
• German language skills.

Adidas is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from people of all ages, genders (including gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. The company does not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any applicants or employees, actively encourages individuals with disabilities to apply and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.