Purpose:

• Develop new and innovative footwear machinery and automation solutions that bring cutting edge advantage in footwear manufacturing for the adidas Group.

• Collaborate effectively with machinery vendors, technology vendors, Tier 1 and adidas Group Operations teams to successfully implement these technologies into mass production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate current technical manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for gains in manufacturing efficiency with process automation with focus on:

  • Material, parts and component handling

  • Upper parts and upper component production

  • Upper parts and component assembly

  • Bottom part production, bottom part treatments and part assembly

• Research and design mechanical systems and applications. Analyse proposals to evaluate the feasibility, cost and sustainability impact of each design proposal.

• Follow up on the development of new machinery and automation concept with key strategic technology vendors and ensure a successful mass production implementation.

• Oversee installation and operation of new systems to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.

• Support in managing all projects in proper project management method. Update regularly Director Technology, project sponsors and all key stakeholders.

• Liaise with all key project stakeholders to fully understand needs and constraints. Evaluate and address all risks that could impact project success

• Estimate costs early in the design phase and assist completing ROI (return of investment) analysis with complete explanations of benefits and costs.

• Develop SOP, best practice manual, product design & engineering guidelines and other relevant documents to support smooth technology implementation and understanding to adopt production construction for full utilization

• Research new manufacturing processes and technologies and the future business models with internal/ external partners to gain full understanding of upcoming needs.

• Exchange and collaborate with aIT (adidas Innovation Team) and RAC (Reebok Advanced Concept) teams on new technologies and process requirements.

• Stay up to date of technical and industrial relevant developments. Summarize and present advancements in technologies to related adidas Group Management.

Relationships:

• Footwear Sourcing LO teams and Functional teams

• Machinery, Chemical & Technology vendors

• Tier 1 and Tier 2 business partners

• HQ Brand Operations

• Brand Innovation Teams

  
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent technical knowledge in mechanical engineering and automation

• Good problem-solving skills and a creative approach for new ideas

• Strong project management knowledge and experience

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• A high level of computer literacy, particularly computer-aided design

• Ability to network with multiple customers

• Fluent in written/ spoken English

• Strong communication skills

• Footwear technical knowledge and experience of advantage.

  
  Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering subject.

• Minimum 5 years working experience in machinery automation industry.

• Experience in leading and managing cross functional projects.

• Experience in multinational companies

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