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.
Want to join our team as a Developer, Sticks?
The Developer, Sticks is an integral member of the R&D team, managing development projects from briefing process to commercialization of the product, for the Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Sticks category. This role reports to the Director, Product Development- Lacrosse.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or BA in Engineering, Industrial Design or related field- or equivalent years of relevant and related experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in product development/manufacturing/project management.
• Experience, understanding and using engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of document management, engineering change procedures, version control.
• General knowledge and experience with composites are a plus.
• Knowledge and abilities in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator and/or 2D & 3D CAD specialized software preferred.
• Previous knowledge or experience with FEA Software is a plus.
• Comfortable working in office with the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group.
• Excellent attention to details and deadlines.
• Ability to work multiple, complex, projects with minimal supervision.
• Possess excellent organizational and creative problem-solving skills.
• Understands technology trends and how to translate them to product application.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Background and/or interest in lacrosse equipment.
• Ability to travel abroad (Canada & Asia) 5-10% of the time.
• Travel as needed and/or required by essential job functions.
  Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00
  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 Annual 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

• Manage development projects from the briefing process to commercialization of the product both domestically and internationally.
• Collaboration with other processes to assist in sourcing as well as in the development and/or implementation of manufacturing processes and QC guidelines.
• Prepares communications and updates regarding projects status to lead category meetings.
• Maintains knowledge and keeps up to date with current technology that is relevant to product category to proactively advance future product lines.
• Manages an advanced project list to continually push innovation.
• Serves as focal point for collaboration with all team members in R&D, Brand, QC and production such as researchers, engineers, designers, field testing, marketing, etc.
• Ensures the feedback and information gathered from field testing, marketing and other groups are considered in product design and development.
• Manage the validation and testing process throughout the development process.
• Cultivate and maintain a lacrosse IQ, specific to the category. Understand and follow trends in various industries.
• Track and analyze all aspects of product pricing, FOB to meet product cost targets and support margin-related objectives including when appropriate tooling amortization.
• May travel 10-15% of the time both domestically and internationally to factories, vendors & testing sites to monitor and trouble-shoot product development and testing, research materials or resolve other issues.
• Communicates technical information to labs and appropriate organizations as needed.
• Assists in the development of product standards as needed.