Senior Product Engineering - Converse

Become part of the Converse Team

Converse is a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after — bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This role is part of the Converse Partner Product Creation team and works closely with cross functional footwear partners including Design, Product Management, Product Development, Materials, Product Testing, PCC (Product Creation Center), Global Sourcing, and Planning. The role serves as the primary point of contact between funcitonal teams and factory partners and the Boston product team, ensuring clear and accurate communication throughout the product development process. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Product Engineer.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a Senior Product Engineer to join our team based in Indo-IMG DC (Jakarta). This role will be critical in supporting Global Sourcing & Manufacturing’s initiatives on leading the technical development and engineering execution of footwear products from concept through to commercialization. This role ensures product designs meet performance, quality, manufacturability, cost, and timeline targets while collaborating closely with design, development, material, costing, manufacturing and factory partner teams. The position plays a key role in translating creative concepts into production-ready footwear while maintaining brand standards and driving product innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
• Minimum of 6 years of directly applicable footwear development or engineering experience across multiple footwear categories.
• Strong technical expertise in footwear construction including lasts, upper patterns, materials, chemistry, bottom tooling, injection, plates, costing, and test methodologies.
• Solid understanding of the end to end footwear product creation process, including production planning, forecasting, and scheduling.
• Demonstrated experience driving innovation through the Product Creation Process.
• Proven ability to lead engineering initiatives or strategies across broader footwear teams or functions.
• Team player and can work in an environment with high interdependencies between teams and cross-cultural colleagues.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will lead the engineering execution of Converse footwear, turning concept into reality. You’ll partner across global teams and factory networks to deliver products that meet performance, cost, quality, and timeline targets, while pushing innovation and manufacturing excellence forward.

• Translate design briefs and 2D tech packs into physical footwear samples aligned to athlete and consumer needs.
• Identify and solve complex construction and manufacturing challenges to improve cost, quality, and performance.
• Partner closely with Design, Development, Materials, and factory teams to deliver on intent, profitability, and product integrity.
• Drive projects through every phase of the product creation process, ensuring on-time delivery to critical milestones.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and consultation to Product Creation and Tier 1 teams.
• Lead the development and adoption of engineering standards and best practices at scale.
• Collaborate with global and regional partners to ensure consistent execution and clear, effective communication.

Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.