Lead Product Engineer - UGG Footwear

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. Job Title: Lead Product Engineer - UGG FootwearReports to: Sr Manager, Product Engineering--UGGLocation: Goleta, CA (Hybrid)Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday – ThursdayThe RoleAs a Lead Product Engineer, you’ll independently lead the development and validation of footwear across multiple product categories, with a particular focus on tooling. You’ll drive execution from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment to design intent, manufacturability, cost targets, and quality standards. You’ll serve as a key technical partner across Design, Product Development, and Asia teams, influencing decisions, resolving tooling challenges, and advancing best practices within the product engineering organization.We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.Your ImpactLead tooling development across assigned categories, ensuring alignment to design intent and engineering standardsCreate, refine, and implement tooling procedures, documentation standards, and best practicesProvide technical guidance to team members and support consistent execution across projectsApply structured analytical approaches to resolve complex tooling issues and drive corrective actionsAnticipate and mitigate risks early through trial analysis, modeling, and development insightsDevelop and enhance tooling SOPs, checklists, and process workflows to improve consistency and efficiencyTrack and improve key tooling KPIs and support vendor benchmarking and capability developmentPartner with Design, Product Development, and Asia teams to ensure tooling feasibility, cost alignment, and scalable production solutionsLead tooling readiness for commercialization, ensuring performance, durability, and aesthetic standards are metProvide training, coaching, and technical guidance to engineers to elevate team capabilityWho You AreBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)6+ years in footwear engineering, tooling, or mold developmentProven experience leading tooling development across multiple projects or categories from concept through commercializationDemonstrated ability to manage complex development challenges and anticipate risks across the product lifecycleExperience collaborating with global teams and Asia-based manufacturing partnersTrack record of improving processes, tooling performance, or development efficiencyStrong technical knowledge of tooling construction and processes (EVA, rubber, PU, injection)Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities using structured, data-driven approachesAbility to evaluate and interpret 2D/3D drawings, tooling blueprints, and engineering specificationsProject management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines independentlyExperience developing and improving processes, SOPs, and engineering best practicesStrong cross-functional communication and collaboration skillsProficiency in PLM systems, Excel tracking tools, and engineering documentationWhat We'll Give You – Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extrasGrowth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.$108,700.00 - $146,700.00The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in: Goleta, CaliforniaIndividual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.