Technical Director of Footwear Development

1 day ago

Bahadurgarh, Haryana, India beBeeFootwear Full time ₹ 2,00,00,000 - ₹ 2,50,00,000
Job Title

R&D Tech Lead

We are seeking a highly driven and deeply technical R&D Technical Lead to join our team.

This role involves full ownership for product excellence, innovation, and problem-solving at every level of footwear creation.

The right candidate will lead with technical depth, creative curiosity, and execution rigor, driving innovation not only in manufacturing or SOPs but across systems, last design, materials, packaging, new category development, and overall product performance.

  • Product Innovation & Technical Ownership:
  • Own the end-to-end technical development of footwear products across all categories - from idea to shelf.
  • Drive continuous innovation in construction methods, component engineering, insole, sole technologies, material blending, and ergonomic performance.
  • Actively lead new last development programs across sport and lifestyle categories - ensuring comfort, fit consistency, and biomechanical support.
  • Take complete responsibility for packaging innovation - optimizing for sustainability, protection, unboxing experience, and cost.
  • Root-Cause Analysis & Problem Solving:
  • Be the go-to person for solving complex product problems arising from field performance, customer feedback, or production variability.
  • Lead detailed RCA (Root Cause Analysis) for every significant product complaint or failure - across materials, construction, fit, or wear performance.
  • Fix issues at the root level and ensure learnings are documented and fed back into future product cycles and SOPs.
  • SOPs, Standards & Norms Creation:
  • Build and standardize robust SOPs, material standards, performance benchmarks, testing protocols, and production guidelines for all current and future product lines.
  • Institutionalize knowledge into documentation that scales - ensuring consistent output across factories, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Material & Construction Excellence:
  • Research, source, and test advanced materials (textiles, leathers, foams, rubbers, composites) based on functional need, sustainability goals, and cost targets.
  • Lead new development trials and optimize manufacturing processes for durability, comfort, and scalability.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership:
  • Collaborate deeply with design, merchandising, sourcing, production, and QA teams to ensure technical feasibility and execution integrity.
  • Train and upskill junior engineers, QC teams, and vendor partners on technical developments and standards.
  • Actively contribute to seasonal and long-term product strategy discussions, bringing in a strong technical and consumer lens.
  • Experience & Qualification:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Footwear Technology, Industrial Design, Leather Technology, or related field.
  • 7–8 years of strong technical leadership experience in footwear development or R&D - preferably across multiple categories.
  • Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Last development and foot anatomy.
  • Insole and midsole innovation.
  • Outsole tooling and grip systems.
  • Material and compound development.
  • Wear and field performance analysis.

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