Performance Footwear Testing Specialist

Laceless Design; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

On is seeking a Footwear Testing Specialist in Zürich to validate products for durability, fit, comfort and performance. You will collaborate with design, development and materials teams to guarantee product excellence and real-world athlete insights.

You will define rigorous testing strategies, set up efficient testing cycles, build a tester network, analyze data and provide corrective actions. Fluency in English required; occasional global travel may be needed.

Qualifikationen

• 2–3+ years of experience in a field focused on the human experience with a product or service.
• Experience in footwear/sportswear testing or development.
• Biomechanics or kinesiology knowledge is beneficial.
• Strong data visualization and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Aufgaben

• Define & execute rigorous testing strategies across durability, fit, comfort and performance across all test levels.
• Setting up processes to ensure efficient testing cycles and timely feedback loops aligned with the project calendar; collaborate with Sports Science and Lab teams to define full 360 testing protocols.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify testing requirements based on product briefs and target consumers.
• Analyze fit, durability and performance data to develop reports with insights for stakeholders.
• Lead qualitative and quantitative footwear testing, perception studies, and real-world validation to reflect athlete and consumer needs.
• Provide corrective action plans upon test fails in alignment with cross-functional teams such as Materials, Product Management, Development & Design.
• Ensure product verification meets On global standards based on fit, comfort, performance and quality criteria.
• Build and maintain a tester network fulfilling the Product Creation calendars.

Kenntnisse

Footwear testing

Data analysis

UX research

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

On is seeking a Footwear Testing Specialist in Zürich to validate products for durability, fit, comfort and performance. You will collaborate with design, development and materials teams to guarantee product excellence and real-world athlete insights.

You will define rigorous testing strategies, set up efficient testing cycles, build a tester network, analyze data and provide corrective actions. Fluency in English required; occasional global travel may be needed.