Footwear Engineer II

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.   Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.   Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.   If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.   This role is eligible for our Footwear Talent Sprint referral program. Purpose of Role

As a Footwear Product Engineer II , you will play a critical role in delivering innovative, high-performance footwear. You will lead engineering efforts from concept through commercialization, ensuring product integrity across fit, performance, durability, and manufacturability.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Development, Materials, Testing, and Global Manufacturing teams to bring athlete-driven products to life.   Your Impact

Review technical packages and revisions (sent by the factory)  Manage low to moderate complexity footwear projects from concept through production   Evaluate and recommend manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and quality   Define athlete performance problems, establish measurable engineering success criteria, and validate that product solutions deliver a meaningful performance advantage  Proactively identify and resolve risks related to construction, materials, cost, fit, and durability   Analyze technical drawings, patterns, components, and lasts to ensure alignment with design intent and performance goals - Sign off 2D / Pattern  Translate athlete and consumer feedback into actionable engineering solutions   Lead fit, performance, and aesthetic alignment discussions through key development milestones   Confirm product readiness for commercialization (RFC) across all performance and quality standards- Sign RFC and MST PFC(Z)  Ensure product readiness for production. across all grading, manufacturing readiness, and quality standards- Sign PFC (ZZ)  Create, update and drive Footwear Product Best Practices    Partner with testing teams to investigate and resolve wear test and validation issues   Lead commercialization reviews to ensure consistency and quality in mass production   Analyze returns and quality data to drive continuous product improvement   Explore and implement new materials, constructions, and technologies   Travel to factories and development partners as needed   Mentor and support onboarding of new team members   Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience   Strong knowledge of footwear construction, manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods (preferred)  4+ years of experience in footwear engineering, product engineering, or a closely related industry (internships included)   Strong knowledge of footwear construction, manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods (preferred)  Understanding of tooling, chemical processes, and pattern engineering   Experience with foam systems, injection molding, and performance components   Ability to interpret 2D drawings and translate into 3D product solutions   Hands-on experience with engineering tools (calipers, hardness gauges, Brannock device, etc.)   Strong analytical thinking, creative problem-solving skills and a mindset of