WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH This role partners closely with Design, Product Management, Materials, Development, Manufacturing, and Product Creation Center teams to bring innovative Converse footwear to life. The Lead Product Engineer serves as a critical technical partner throughout the product creation process, collaborating with factory partners and cross‐functional teams to ensure products meet fit, performance, quality, sustainability, and profitability objectives. WHO WE'R LOOKING FOR We're looking for a passionate and experienced footwear product engineering professional who thrives at the intersection of design, innovation, and manufacturing. You bring deep technical expertise in footwear construction and development, with a strong understanding of how great product is created from concept through production. You are a collaborative problem solver who can translate design intent into commercially viable product solutions while balancing performance, quality, manufacturability, sustainability, and cost. You are comfortable working across cultures and functions, influencing decisions,



and navigating complex product challenges to deliver exceptional consumer experiences. As a Lead Product Engineer, you will own the technical execution of assigned styles, driving fit, construction, and product integrity throughout the development process. You will leverage consumer insights, market trends, and emerging technologies to continuously improve product outcomes and elevate the Converse brand. Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Engineering, Textile Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience Extensive experience in footwear technical design, product engineering, or product creation. Deep knowledge of footwear construction, pattern engineering, grading, materials, manufacturing processes, costing, and quality standards Experience partnering with factory manufacturers to improve product quality and manufacturability Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

📌 Lead product engineer, womens chuck global (Italia)
🏢 Converse
📍 Italia