Title: Assistant Manager – Product Development
Company Name: FB Footwear Ltd.
Vacancy: --
Age: At least 25 years
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Salary: --
Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Leather Engineering, Footwear Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Experience
5–6 years of experience in footwear product development.
Experience in sample room operations, pattern engineering, or technical development preferred.
Skills Required
Footwear construction and manufacturing knowledge
Computer Skill & CAD/CAM (ICAD 3D+, Shoe master).
Pattern engineering and grading knowledge
Material and tooling knowledge
Microsoft Office and presentation skills
Communication and teamwork
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Department: Product Development (PD)
Job Purpose:
To support and coordinate footwear product development activities, ensuring timely sample development, technical accuracy, and smooth communication among internal teams and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Development Coordination
Manage assigned development projects from sample request to commercialization.
Prepare and track development timelines and action plans.
Coordinate with merchandising, engineering, sample room, and production teams.
Technical Support
Review tech packs and customer requirements.
Prepare technical specifications and development instructions.
Follow up on pattern engineering, grading, tooling, and mold requirements.
Support troubleshooting during sample development.
Sample Management
Monitor and complete daily sample progress and ensure on-time completion.
Verify sample quality before submission.
Ensure proper documentation of development records and approvals.
Costing Support
Assist in preliminary costing and material consumption calculations.
Support cost reduction initiatives during development.
Customer Communication
Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions.
Prepare development status reports and presentations.
Continuous Improvement
Identify process bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
Support implementation of development SOPs and best practices.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-time sample completion
Sample quality and approval rate
Development lead time
Technical issue resolution time
Development project completion status
Customer feedback