In short
This is your opportunity to become part of the worlds fastest growing sports company. We are looking for a Footwear Developer, who will be responsible for leading how On translates our footwear innovation work to athlete footwear products. The person will work directly with the broader product teams to create high-quality prototypes and samples.
Your Mission
- Execute footwear development from start to finish for all of athlete-focused products - Oversee fabrication and assembly of materials and components using almost any type of machinery and hand tool, including (but not limited to!) machines for cutting, injecting, sanding, buffing, sewing, welding, pressing, additive manufacturing and lasting - Develop project timelines and clear communication with Zurich development teams and suppliers - Identify new suppliers for key projects - Drive footwear projects with suppliers and work with them to steer development process when needed - Demonstrated experience with tooling and different molding processes - Drive prototype and testing with Zurich development teams in both wear and lab testings
Your story
- A real expert in your field, you've worked in global footwear industry for at least 5 years, especially with experience in performance footwear - Demonstrated expertise in traditional footwear manufacturing processes injecting, cutting, sewing, welding, machining, laser cutting, construction, prototyping. Excellent understanding of pattern and shoe construction with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement - Expert in commercializing new technology and leading manufacturing scaling, costing and testing. Understanding of compounds at a general level - Excellent communication skills, in both English and Vietnamese, and comfort adapting communication style between cross-functional partners at all levels - Ability to work independently under a deadline on several projects simultaneously which requires both innovative ideas and engineering problem-solving. Exemplify a high tolerance for ambiguity and solution-focused attitude - Ability to travel up to 40 % of the time
About The Team
The Innovation team is responsible for On's future innovation, out-of-the-box thinking and the outstanding athlete-informed technology that differentiates On footwear from all other footwear products in the market. If you are interested in being a part of an agile and interdisciplinary team of experts in the area of engineering and sports sciences, come join us!
Most lived Spirit in our team
On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose. On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.
