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Footwear Development Manager (m/f/d)

Posted Oct 08, 2026

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Birkenstock Europe GmbH

Köln

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Broad estimate: €44,000–€58,000/year

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BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless 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 **Köln** as a

# Footwear Development Manager (m/f/d)

## YOUR SHOES TO FILL:

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 feasibility

Hold and extend best knowledge about biomechanics, orthopedic needs, footwear functionality and production technologies

## YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

Education and/or studies in the orthopedic field e.g. shoe/industrial manufacturing, shoe 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 the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisition Manager Ada Bralewska is looking forward to receiving your online application!

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Job facts

Employer: Birkenstock Europe GmbH
Role: Footwear Development Manager (m/f/d)
City: Köln
Work mode: not stated
Language: English
Seniority: not stated
Posted: Oct 08, 2026
Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit

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