Principal Chemical Engineer, Innovation, Asia
Job Description
Who We Are:
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.
Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:
- Runner First
- We act in the best interest of the runner
- Word is Bond
- We do what we say we’ll do
- Champion Heart
- We give our all in everything we do
- There is no “I” in Run
- We stay generous with our humanity
- Keep Moving
- We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!
We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.
Your Job:
The Principal Chemical Engineer, Innovation is the key technical lead in researching and developing new materials and processes and setting the future technical materials strategy for the team. You are also responsible for the mentoring and technical training of global Material Science teammates. You take pride in developing strategic opportunities, being able to research and create solutions from a runner-centered approach to create innovative solutions that lead our industry and delight runners. You will take a leadership role amongst your peers in Footwear and Apparel Innovation to help drive the project teams to successfully achieve our strategic materials goals. This role will work with highly creative product line managers, designers, developers, biomechanists, engineers, and external partners. The work will include brainstorming, prototyping and testing ideas that will challenge current thinking to create new materials and new ways of leading performance in the running market. Your projects will include our most difficult innovation challenges ranging from fast-to-market and elite athlete solutions to long-term future concepts investigations.
To be successful, you must have advanced knowledge of the multi-faceted processes and materials that make up our product lines (footwear and apparel). Success will include incorporating brand strategy, runner insight, biomechanics, product creation, manufacturing, operations and go to market needs in any solution. Critical responsibilities include materials innovation, analyzing manufacturing capabilities, anticipating problems, facilitating problem solving and addressing issues in a timely manner. The position will be responsible for generating ideas regarding the materials and technical principles that enhance our products’ performance and value with the ability to communicate ideas across all product teams. In addition, an understanding of design and development processes from inception through production is essential, as well as an ability to act as a technical resource to mentor, coach and train.
Your Job:
The Principal Chemical Engineer, Innovation is the key technical lead in researching and developing new materials and processes and setting the future technical materials strategy for the team. You are also responsible for the mentoring and technical training of global Material Science teammates. You take pride in developing strategic opportunities, being able to research and create solutions from a runner-centered approach to create innovative solutions that lead our industry and delight runners. You will take a leadership role amongst your peers in Footwear and Apparel Innovation to help drive the project teams to successfully achieve our strategic materials goals. This role will work with highly creative product line managers, designers, developers, biomechanists, engineers, and external partners. The work will include brainstorming, prototyping and testing ideas that will challenge current thinking to create new materials and new ways of leading performance in the running market. Your projects will include our most difficult innovation challenges ranging from fast-to-market and elite athlete solutions to long-term future concepts investigations.
To be successful, you must have advanced knowledge of the multi-faceted processes and materials that make up our product lines (footwear and apparel). Success will include incorporating brand strategy, runner insight, biomechanics, product creation, manufacturing, operations and go to market needs in any solution. Critical responsibilities include materials innovation, analyzing manufacturing capabilities, anticipating problems, facilitating problem solving and addressing issues in a timely manner. The position will be responsible for generating ideas regarding the materials and technical principles that enhance our products’ performance and value with the ability to communicate ideas across all product teams. In addition, an understanding of design and development processes from inception through production is essential, as well as an ability to act as a technical resource to mentor, coach and train.
Who We Are:
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.
Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:
- Runner First
- We act in the best interest of the runner
- Word is Bond
- We do what we say we’ll do
- Champion Heart
- We give our all in everything we do
- There is no “I” in Run
- We stay generous with our humanity
- Keep Moving
- We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!
We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.
At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.