Product Execution Engineer
Ho Chi Minh City, VN
At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.
Overview
As a Product Execution Engineer for Crocs Personalization in Asia – Vietnam, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end new product introduction (NPI) process for personalized products. This includes cross-functional collaboration to support product development, sample tracking, supply chain readiness, and continuous improvement with factory partners. This role reports directly to the Senior Manager of Product Execution in Asia and is key to ensuring timely, high-quality, and efficient personalized product launches.
What You'll Do
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Oversee the full product execution lifecycle, from design pack communication with factories to production and shipment coordination.
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Manage on-time delivery and quality of samples (prototypes, SMS, CFM), ensuring alignment with Crocs’ quality and personalization standards.
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Define and implement factory expectations across quality, delivery, lean manufacturing, social compliance, sustainability, costing, and planning.
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Drive continuous improvement by optimizing production processes, reducing waste, and challenging existing standards to enhance speed and efficiency.
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Build and maintain strong partnerships with Tier 1 & Tier 2 suppliers, addressing performance issues and promoting strategic collaboration.
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Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (planning, quality, costing, innovation, compliance, testing) to support commercialization and capacity planning.
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Lead production transfer activities, resolve customer complaint investigations, and contribute to digital transformation initiatives.
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Apply strategic thinking to improve manufacturing operations and support the evolution of personalized product development in the region.
What You'll Bring to the Table
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Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, marketing, or a related field – or equivalent relevant experience.
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Minimum 3 years of experience in footwear development and commercialization, including sampling, material planning, and factory execution.
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Strong technical knowledge of footwear & accessories manufacturing: product construction, EVA injection tooling, materials, molds, and costing.
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Proven ability to manage timelines, multiple projects, and cross-functional communications under pressure.
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Strong understanding of regional cultural differences, with highly proactive and cooperative working style.
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Fluent in English (oral & written); Mandarin Chinese skills are a plus.
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Excellent interpersonal skills: detail-oriented, open, logical, proactive, team-focused.
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Willingness to travel frequently within Vietnam (North & South) and overseas as required.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other protected classification.
At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.
Job Category: Corporate