Footwear Technician

BIRKENSTOCK is a global footwear brand that stands for quality, function and tradition. The historic roots of Birkenstock can be traced back to the year 1774. Currently, the product portfolio comprises sandals and closed shoes, accessories, natural cosmetics as well as beds and sleep systems. With more than 5,500 employees, BIRKENSTOCK is the German shoe industry’s largest employer and has sixteen locations in Germany, with privately-owned distribution companies in Europe, Asia and the USA.

For our **Product Engineering & Quality Management** department at our location in **Guimarães-Portugal**, we are looking for a

**Footwear Technician & Quality Manager (M/F/d)**

**YOUR SHOES TO FILL**:

- As a Footwear Technician, you will work closely with manufacturers and other footwear suppliers to ensure that developed products meet the quality standards of the Birkenstock brand.
- You will collaborate closely with suppliers on a daily basis to ensure seamless operational processes.
- You are responsible for managing mass productions and proactively address difficulties during each development phase by anticipating production issues during the engineering processes and offering technical solutions.
- You ensure that the final product adheres to all quality requirements set by Birkenstock.
- Last but not least, you are responsible for completing AQL reports to maintain project alignment.

**YOUR WALK OF LIFE**:

- Degree / training in footwear production / technician
- Possess strong knowledge of materials and footwear quality, cutting processes, assembly techniques, finishing techniques and manufacturing technology.
- Confident handling of MS Office.
- Fluent in English.
- Problem-solving oriented with a high level of adaptability and strong communication skills.
- Capable of building strong work relationships with different interfaces.
- Willingness to travel on a regular basis to suppliers and abroad if required.

**THE BENEFITS AHEAD**: