--- title: 'Manufacturing Engineer, Asia at Brooks Running' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manufacturing-engineer-asia-brooks-running-hai-phong-6nd8wh0dzpn9' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Manufacturing Engineer, Asia at Brooks Running - **Company:** Brooks Running - **Location:** Hai Phong, Vietnam - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-31 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/brooksrunning/ad198e0a-4805-43f5-9f8c-ceeaaad95363 ## Job description Who We Are: At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: Runner First We act in the best interest of the runner Word is Bond We do what we say we’ll do Champion Heart We give our all in everything we do There is no “I” in Run We stay generous with our humanity Keep Moving We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic! We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there. Your Responsibilities: - Plan, execute, and report on process, product, and manufacturing engineering projects that develop and improve manufacturing processes. - Research, propose, test, and deliver automated solutions to improve manufacturing productivity, efficiency, and quality. - Commission new equipment at the factory and partner with factory teams to collect and share information - Collaborate with Brooks and factory partner manufacturing teams to measure outputs from studies to increase productivity, improve efficiency, and reduce costs while maintaining or improving quality and make recommendations based on collected data. - Partner with IE and Lean teams to identify specific processes and sub-processes to target for optimization and automation efforts. - Work closely with manufacturing teams to create systems that ensure efficient product production and resolve production issues. - Provide data to evaluate factory compliance with optimization and automation efforts and record,  report on results and influence changes as required. - Collaborate with Development, Commercialization, Production and QA Teams to ensure product processes are aligned, understood and meet product quality standards. Continuously evaluate any improvements to processes. - Execute the layout of equipment and production facilities within footwear factory, in conjunction with Lean Manufacturing, Footwear Engineering and factories to maximize productivity and efficiencies. - Influence functional and operational managers to improve productivity, quality, throughput and output. - Other responsibilities as required. Your Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or 3 years of equivalent experience in the field. - 2+ years of performing product, process, project, and/or manufacturing engineering activities in either a company-owned or 3rd party manufacturing facility - 2+ years of experience using advanced methods to increase productivity, including the application of Lean and IE techniques and the use of automation - Proven experience working with machines and/or machine vendors to define machine specifications, commission machines, and improve machine performance - Proven success in achieving project team goals, either as an individual contributor or manager - Knowledge of designing and planning scientific experiments and statistics - General knowledge of footwear manufacturing. - Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication. - Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company. - Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products, or other departments’ operations and/or morale - Demonstration of innovation and initiative – always looking at improving our processes and products while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary. - Possess the ability to understand and empathize with the runner in order to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community. - Embraces and lives the Brooks values! - Travel 25% (Domestically/Internationally) At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors. ## About Brooks Running ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Brooks Running designs and manufactures premium running footwear, apparel, and accessories for runners of all levels, rooted in motion science and engineering. - **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.) - **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, United States - **Founded**: 1914 - **Founders**: John Brooks (founder of Brooks Shoe Manufacturing Co.) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Retail / Athletic Apparel & Footwear - **Target customers**: B2C (runners and fitness enthusiasts) and B2B (retail partners) - **Mission**: To create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive – whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. ## Products & Services - **Running Shoes**: Performance road and trail shoes (e.g., Ghost, Glycerin, Adrenaline, Launch, Catamount) - **Apparel**: Men’s and women’s running apparel – shorts, tops, jackets, tights – designed for performance and fit - **Accessories**: Socks, hydration, and other running gear - **Brooks Trailhead**: Flagship retail store at Seattle HQ offering gait analysis and personalized fittings - **BlueLine Lab**: Rapid prototyping and innovation lab for footwear technology development ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of USD 1.2 billion (LinkedIn, 2025) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (parent company) - **Growth Signals**: 1,221 employees (+11.1% YoY, +175 people); expanded Seattle campus with a second building in 2024; sold in over 50 countries; strong LinkedIn follower growth (+20.3% YoY) ## Competitive Advantages - **Run science focus**: In-house biomechanics research and athlete feedback drive product innovation - **Brand loyalty**: Strong reputation among serious runners; “Runner First” philosophy - **Financial stability**: Backed by Berkshire Hathaway, providing long-term investment capacity - **Sustainability**: LEED-certified HQ with proven energy and water efficiency targets - **Integrated design**: Close collaboration between Seattle and Asia teams for rapid development ## Strategic Focus - Continue investing in performance innovation and sustainability - Expand global presence, particularly in APAC (e.g., Senior Apparel Merchandising Manager, APAC) - Strengthen direct-to-consumer channel and digital experience - Advance corporate responsibility goals: “everyone who wants to run is welcome to run, and everyone who runs has a place to do it” ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values include “Runner First,” “Word is Bond,” “Champion Heart,” “There’s No ‘I’ in Run,” and “Keep Moving.” Inclusive environment where you don’t need to be a runner. - **Hybrid/Remote**: Hybrid model – at least 3 days per week in the Seattle office. Other locations: Whitestown (IN), Burnaby (BC), Amsterdam. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, five weeks PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, annual bonus, deeply discounted Brooks merchandise and industry discounts, yearly fitness stipend. - **Engineering & Innovation**: Work in the BlueLine Lab, collaborate with biomechanics scientists, and contribute to cutting-edge footwear/apparel development. - **Internship**: Sprintern Program – US-based summer internship for early career talent. ## Sources 1. [Brooks Running - Our Company](https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/Meet-Brooks/our-company/) 2. [Lever Careers Page](https://jobs.lever.co/brooksrunning/) 3. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/brooks-running-company) 4. [Brooks Careers North America](https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/meet-brooks/careers/north-america/) 5. 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