Shape the Future of Safety Footwear

Are you passionate about product innovation, engineering and industrialization? Do you thrive in a manufacturing environment where technical excellence, sustainability and operational performance come together? Then this could be your next challenge. As Product Development Manager, you will play a key role in developing, industrializing and implementing innovative safety footwear products — from initial concept to full-scale production.

Your Role

As Product Development Manager, you are responsible for translating ideas into technically robust, manufacturable and market-ready products. You combine strong engineering expertise with an operational mindset and ensure products meet the highest standards in quality, compliance and sustainability.

Working closely with R&D, Operations and Process Engineering, you drive projects from concept through validation and industrial implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead product development projects from concept to validated industrial production within the PCP framework

Translate innovative concepts into technically robust and manufacturable product designs

Define product, material, tooling and process specifications for efficient production

Drive industrialization projects and collaborate with Operations and Process Engineering on factory implementation and optimization

Support testing, pilot runs, certifications and production ramp-up while ensuring compliance with standards and legislation

Contribute to sustainability goals by integrating CO₂ reduction and minimizing environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle

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What we offer?

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on innovative, high-performance products while contributing to a more sustainable future. You will work in a collaborative environment where engineering, manufacturing and innovation go hand in hand.

Competitive salary package with excellent employment conditions and attractive bonus opportunities.

Flexible working arrangements, including a laptop, home office support and hybrid working possibilities.

A challenging and impactful role within an innovative, international manufacturing environment with a strong market position.

Extensive opportunities for professional growth, technical development and continuous learning.

The opportunity to drive innovation, sustainability and product excellence while helping shape the future of Dunlop.

Profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

Experience in R&D, product development and industrialization within manufacturing.

Strong understanding of factory implementation and operational processes.

A structured, analytical and pragmatic working style.

Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams, disciplines and cultures.

DUNLOP PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR

Make Every Step Count

Dunlop Protective Footwear is a leading international company and market leader within the safety boots segment. The company is known for our uncompromising commitment to quality, innovation and safety. With production sites in the Netherlands, Portugal and the US, we supply high-quality protective products to 75 countries worldwide in a variety of sectors. Our rich history, dating back to 1888, is characterised by an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone makes a unique contribution to our success.

Investment in marketing, sales, technology and people takes place continuously in order to achieve growth. We are therefore always looking for people with an attitude towards innovation and improvement through a hands-on mentality. If you want to be part of our ambitious growth aspirations and you possess these competencies, we are looking for you! See also:

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Remco DerksenHR Manager

werkenbij@dunlopboots.com

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