lululemon

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

position

Senior Footwear Product Engineer

about this team

The Footwear Development team is a diverse group of creative and solution-oriented thinkers. They are product experts with deep industry knowledge of the footwear creation process, working cross functionally with raw materials, design, sourcing, costing, and merchandising. The team is responsible for the global development of product from conception to commercialization, driving the seasonal product strategy and design vision. This is a team of high performers who are constantly striving to develop personally and professionally, practicing open feedback in a trusting space.

core responsibilities

• Guide the product creation process in a direct‑to‑factory environment by ensuring factory partners clearly understand design intent, technical requirements, and key engineering details.
• Utilize specialized experience to anticipate development and engineering risks and create practical, scalable solutions that keep product on track.
• Use advanced technical skills to review and validate 2D/3D pattern files for accuracy, manufacturability, and overall engineering efficiency. 
• Help identify potential development and engineering risks and contribute to creating practical solutions to keep product moving forward.
• Partner closely with factory engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, elevate construction methods, and ensure consistent execution across sizes and prototypes.
• Review samples at all key milestones to ensure proper execution, quality, fit, and performance before advancing.
• Participate in commercialization trials to confirm new styles are manufacturable, stable in production, and meet lululemon’s highest quality standards.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with SSC, factory teams, and cross‑functional partners to ensure alignment throughout development.
• Champion process improvements that enhance efficiency, elevate product quality, and strengthen long‑term factory partnerships.

qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or directly
• related scientific discipline.  OR 8 years minimum footwear industry experience in Development, Pattern Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Footwear Engineering and/or Manufacturing
• In-depth knowledge of footwear construction and manufacturing as well as the end-to-end product
• life cycle
• Solid knowledge of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply this knowledge to product
• development and challenging technical problems
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational skills as well as verbal & written communication skills
• Thrives in a time-sensitive, demanding, and dynamic environment, and can self-start, organize,
• prioritize, multi-task, and balance competing priorities with a keen sense of urgency.
• Manages effectively with ambiguity, complexity, and change, with high emotional intelligence.
• Strong interpersonal skills including analytical, problem solving, organizational, issue resolution, and
• internal and external relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and influence cross-functional teams, as well as work
• independently all while adapting to a changing environment.
• Competency w/ Microsoft 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Planner, Outlook) and
• Flex or PLM equivalent
• Can travel approximately 35% of the Time.

must haves

additional notes
Authorization to work in China is required for this role.

compensation and benefits package 

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

workplace arrangement

In-person collaboration and office-based work is necessary and important for this role. Work is performed onsite, 5 days a week, depending on role requirements. 

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