Product Developer, Protective gear

Company: BAUER Hockey, Inc
Location: Liverpool
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

We are Cascade-Maverik. We are the brand leaders in the design and manufacture of Lacrosse equipment, setting industry performance and reliability benchmarks with top selling helmets and gear.

We are seeking a Product Developer, for our protective equipment line.

As Product Developer, you will ensure that the Cascade-Maverik brands continue to set the industry standards by enhancing existing products and continually improving design and processes associated with the development of new and existing products. The ideal candidate will have a passion for what they do and a sense of excitement for the opportunity to join the team.

The position is located at the Cascade Maverik Lacrosse office and production facility in Liverpool, NY, a wonderful village along the Onondaga lake shore and a suburb of Syracuse.

Our Developers and Designers work within the RD&D department and cross-functionally with other business units to develop innovative and cutting edge lacrosse product lines from inception to reality, creating the next level of lacrosse gear.

The Developer for protective is responsibe for the development of projects from the briefing process to commercialization of the product. You will collaborate and work on materials, construction processes and sourcing as well as in the development and implementation of manufacturing quality control guidelines. Activities include working closely with Designers and Senior Brand Manager to create product timelines that improve design image, performance and general consumer appeal. You will conduct research and field testing on all products. He/she is responsible for preparing communications and updates regarding project status and performance. He/she will review product samples and recommend changes to the Senior Brand Managers and Product Designers and assist in the validation process throughout the development process as well as in the final execution of all product details including final product costing.

The Product Developer will be required to travel both domestically and internationally to factories, vendors and testing sites to monitor and trouble-shoot product development and testing, research materials or resolve other issues.

The Product Developer must stay aware of market and consumer trends and habits in order to improve product performance and must maintain and keep up to date with current technology that is relevant in order to proactively advance future product lines.

Requirements:

Duties require a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial design, engineering (with design related skills and/or experience), and 3 year's work experience in a related position.

• Excellent skills and knowledge in use of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.
• Knowledge of Solidworks is strongly preferred.
• Must be a creative and innovative problem solver with the ability to forecast the next creation of design phase.
• A self-starter that demonstrates initiative and follow through.
• Understands design trends and how to translate them to design application.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills necessary.
• Highly organized, with attention to detail is necessary.
• Must have good time and project management skills, meeting timelines and deadlines, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced competitive market.
• Must be proficient with Windows office.
• Travel approximately 10-20% of the time to vendors and testing sites to monitor and trouble-shoot product development and testing, research materials or resolve other issues.

TO APPLY - http://www.cascadelacrosse.com Careers. Select Liverpool from the location drop down, "search" and select the Developer position and "apply". Complete the on-line application and submit to send your application and attach your resume.

Cascade Maverik Lacrosse, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Only those persons chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Keywords: BAUER Hockey, Inc, Syracuse , Product Developer, Protective gear, Other , Liverpool, New York