In short

We are seeking a skilled and creative Footwear Technical Engineer to join our team. As a Footwear Technical Engineer, you will be responsible for footwear technology development and deployment end to end. You will work closely with development/commercial, production and functional teams to ensure a smooth transition from idea to execution.

Your Mission:

• Manage footwear engineering activities from development to production: Champion engineering improvements that enhance efficiency, elevate product quality, and strengthen long‑term factory partnerships.
• Technology deployment: Deep dive into existing technologies with quality initiatives, seek for state of art technical engineering solutions which fit with On’s Premium Quality strategy.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Maintain clear and timely communication with sourcing development, factory teams, and cross‑functional partners to ensure alignment throughout development till mass production.
• Quality Control: Help identify potential development and engineering risks and contribute to creating practical solutions to keep the product moving forward.
• Project management: Drive project with milestone planning, keep all stakeholders aligned in a timely manner.

Your story:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years’ relevant industry experience in footwear including development, manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering, and tooling engineering.
• Solid understanding of product fabrication, tooling, materials, and manufacturing methods.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and simultaneously manage several projects requiring innovative ideas and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Project management background is preferred and attention to details.

Meet the team:

You belong to the Footwear Development & Engineering Sourcing team, with close collaborations with different functions, including Footwear Creation, Product Operations, Materials, Sustainability and Costing teams.