Birkenstock Group B.V. & Co. KG | Germany | 50xxx, 51xxx Köln | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 03.06.2026 on stepstone.de
Development Manager (m/f/d)
BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers clarity of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. Join us in shaping the future at our location in Cologne as a
Development Manager (m/f/d)
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Managing new technical solutions all the way through the ideation, planning, prototyping, 3D Construction, Mold Making, preproduction and bulk ready process You focus especially on mold making and PU related projects and steer tightly internal and external tooling making partners (own mold shop, external tooling engineering offices, external mold makers) Focuses on the development of new (out of the box) constructions and components specified on mainly Orthopedic Products, Professional Footwear and Shoes Managing component developments with material suppliers starting from testing the sample-material till production success Hold and extend best knowledge about biomechanics, orthopedic needs, footwear functionality and production technologies
Education and/or studies in the orthopedic field e.g. shoe/industrial manufacturing, technician, orthopedic technician Min 5 years of working experience in the orthopedic or shoe industry (or related) Know-how of footwear manufacturing methods, construction and materials expert Knowledge about orthopedics and biomechanical principles Skills in Data Management Software and project management Fit in MS Office Fluent in English, German is an advantage
BIRKENSTOCK offers you all advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, vast design freedom, authentic and open culture corporate and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisition Manager Ada Bralewska is looking forward to receiving your online application! !
Location
 | Birkenstock Group B.V. & Co. KG | |
| 50678 Köln | ||
| Germany |
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