Engineer, Tooling & Molds
VF CorporationHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Posted May 29, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
VF Corporation is one of the worldās largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including VansĀ®, The North FaceĀ®, TimberlandĀ® and DickiesĀ®. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We believe that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more. Thatās what we want for everyone who joins us at VF. And frankly, thatās what it takes to thrive here too. For more information, please visit vfc.com.
Job Description
The Mold Engineer will execute mold engineering activities in support of VF's global footwear brands, drive cross-functional collaboration, and manage supplier and vendor partnerships. The role focuses on mold development, engineering execution, and the management of partnerships to ensure optimal performance, manufacturability, quality, cost, and delivery outcomes.
Requirements
- Lead mold design and development from concept through production release across VF footwear brands
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure footwear designs are functional, manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with brand and aesthetic requirements
- Collaborate with tooling vendors and manufacturing partners to meet quality, cost, lead-time, and sustainability targets
- Provide technical expertise on mold engineering and manufacturing processes
- Execute mold trials, testing, and validation in close partnership with factories, Quality teams, and innovation partners
- Support sustainability objectives by implementing low-impact tooling methods and aligning mold engineering activities with VF Responsible Materials policies
- Travel to manufacturing partners in Asia and other regions to support mold development, troubleshooting, and production readiness