Research, develop and implement the necessary tools, processes and equipment to manufacture footwear. Provide leadership for optimizing process and manufacturing capabilities using the fundamentals of design, Lean principles, engineering / quality tools, data analysis and automation technology. Design and lead process improvement projects. Develop, maintain and assess manufacturing standards including labor and materials. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide thought leadership for process improvements and provide technical assistance to manufacturing teams to optimize performance and implement changes across multiple facilities. - Organize, coordinate, lead and/or participate in process improvement efforts to support operations team including completion of associated engineering changes/projects with the overarching objective of driving continuous improvement and manufacturing cost reductions. - Identify opportunities to standardize products, processes and to initiate plans...Process Engineer, Manufacturing, Engineer, Operations, Microsoft, Industrial Engineer, Retail