Cascade Maverik: Developer, Helmets & Headgear

Cascade Maverik:

Developer, Helmets & Headgear Bauer Hockey/ Cascade Maverik Lacrosse Liverpool, NY Job Details $60,000 - $85,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Parental leave 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Project reporting Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Sourcing Engineering testing Market analysis New product development Engineering Mechanical Engineering Safety standards in production Mid-level 3 years Analysis skills Project management Market research Bachelor's degree Graphic design software Quality control 3D printing SolidWorks Quality standards in production Product strategy Manufacturing Cross-functional collaboration Research & development Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Mechanical knowledge Cross-functional communication Mechanical product development projects Full Job Description

TEAMMATES WANTED

Working at Cascade Maverik is like playing on a championship team. Everyone on the team has an important role to play, and no matter your title, you are part of something bigger than yourself. We empower each other to be our best and remain committed to developing the most innovative lacrosse equipment in the industry. If you're a team player, we encourage you to reach out and connect with our talented roster.

Purpose & Core Values:

Our purpose at Cascade Maverik is to enrich life experiences through sports. We have the responsibility to cultivate the future of our brands. We are always "we" and never "I". We love what we do. We believe anything is possible and work to be our best. We strive to always redefine the standard of excellence in all that we do. Want to join our team as a Developer, Helmets & Headgear ? The Developer of Helmets & Headgear is an integral member of the R D team by participating in all phases of product development and production processes; responsible for developing new technology and evolving our product lineup for Cascade and Maverik Lacrosse brands. This role reports to the Sr. Manager of Product Development - Lacrosse.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Leads the design and development of lacrosse helmet and headgear projects from ideation through commercialization. Responsible for communication of project status to internal stakeholders including brand, quality, sourcing, and production teams. Leads lab and field-testing initiatives to validate product performance and ensure products meet applicable certification standards. Maintains factory relationships throughout the product development process, from concept to production. Ensures best-in-class QC for all products and oversees compliance with relevant safety standards and certifications. Coordinates with all departments necessary for product certification submission to governing bodies. Develops and executes creative product line strategies within budget and on time. Tracks market and consumer trends to inform and improve product performance. Collaborates cross-functionally to support sourcing, manufacturing process development, and QC guideline implementation. May travel 10-15% of the time domestically and internationally to factories, vendors, and testing sites.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, and 3+ years of experience in product development or a related field. Excellent time and project management skills, with ability to meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects. Detail-oriented, with strong analytical problem-solving and creative thinking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator, and/or Adobe Photoshop is a plus. Ability to work multiple projects, with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, such as additive manufacturing, is a plus. Experience and interest in the game of lacrosse is a plus. Interested yet? Good. We are, too. We're pretty sure you'll want to know this position is eligible to participate in the Company's incentive plan. We also offer one of the most generous benefits packages around including a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, an employee discount program on apparel and gear, casual & hybrid work environment and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We use AI-assisted tools during parts of our recruitment process to help ensure fairness and efficiency. All final hiring decisions are made by our human hiring team.