adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. *We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Purpose: We never release a product until we are confident it meets the highest standards. In Testing & Quality, we examine every shirt, shoe and piece of equipment with the same dedication as if it were unique. And in many ways, it is because our passion for precision and reliability goes into every detail. Turning concepts, sketches and prototypes into products athletes and consumers can trust requires countless decisions, and our team ensures that every one of them supports performance, safety and quality. As Assistant Manager Virtual Testing you are a key contributor in the concept testing process by leading the execution and evaluation of virtual tests done on material, component and product level with structural mechanic tools for footwear, like Finite Elements Analysis (FEA). You will translate the results into recommendations for new product developments and validation. In addition, you will support standard setting for virtual and automated testing and foster innovation by collaboration with internal and external partners to deliver industry leading test environment for all material and product types and provide governance to external labs. This role works x-divisional for all business units and in close alignment with the Senior Manager Virtual Testing. Key Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Plan and execute virtual testing capabilities mainly with structural mechanic software (FEA) for footwear or other computational 3D tools</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Translate and communicate virtual test results to technical and non-technical audiences by creating & sharing clear result-based reports and presentations</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support improvement of virtual testing scenarios by reflecting real world experience to ensure that consumer requirements are met in virtual testing </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain virtual testing processes to scale virtual testing offer within adidas</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide input for test standards and procedures to Standards and Compliance experts</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Manage and enable data efficiency by consulting IT for new system development</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Initiate innovation by staying connected to relevant current and upcoming research, technologies, methods, and industry trends in virtual testing. Build an effective information network externally & internally for the assessment and implementation of new technologies.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Implement functional training by sharing knowledge on an on-going basis internally and externally</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support global initiatives that are connected to Product Testing</li> </ul> Key Relationships: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">X-functional Product Creation Teams for all Business Units, mainly Tooling Managers & Development</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Sourcing Quality – Testing & Quality</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Adidas Innovation team & Athlete Performance</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Advanced Creation functions</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Internal and external labs</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">External partners (test institutes, equipment suppliers, software vendors, consultants, academic partners etc.)</li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong virtual testing background (Finite Element Analysis, CAD Modelling & Simulation)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong analytical skills, solution driven mindset</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">IT affinity, Data analysis skills of advantage</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Keen to learn about development & manufacturing (product/material) associated with sports</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Effective communication & strong relationships to key partners</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Efficient organizing and presentation skills (larger groups of entities)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Advanced user level of Microsoft 365 (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Language: fluent in English (written and spoken)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team atmosphere</li> </ul> Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">College or university degree in Enginnering, Mechanical Engineering / Sports Engineering / Material Science or related field </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">First working experience required</li> </ul>

Computational Structural Engineering - Virtual Testing - Temp until 31.05.27 (m/f/d) (Herzogenaurach, BY, DE) @ adidas

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