Senior Innovation Footwear Engineer

On; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

On is seeking an Innovation Footwear Developer to shape the future of its product line by translating footwear innovation work into advanced footwear products and by creating future technologies that will define the brand.

The role leads the development of future-oriented concepts within the R&D organization, collaborating across design, engineering, material science and manufacturing to deliver scalable prototypes and knowledge transfer.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of footwear-specific experience.
• Experience with footwear innovation projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of traditional footwear manufacturing experience (injecting, cutting, sewing, welding, machining, laser cutting, construction, prototyping).
• Ability to identify design issues and suggest manufacturability improvements.
• Knowledge of material testing and chemistry processes for materials creation.
• Experience leading scaling, costing, and testing of manufacturing processes and introducing new technologies.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines with innovative problem-solving.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Aufgaben

• Manage and execute the creation of innovative product concepts from conception to completion, overseeing technology development, sample creation and assembly, as well as the development of uppers, toolings, technologies, and molds.
• Management of multiple high-impact innovation projects with complete autonomy and ownership.
• Strategic planning and aligning with company goals.
• Engage in complex problem-solving, tackling challenges related to product intricacies, process optimization, efficiency enhancement, model making and the enablement of scalable manufacturing practices.
• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration by acting as a bridge between designers, conceptual footwear innovators, model makers, pattern engineers, technology partners and other stakeholders. Ensure that scalability is carefully considered for every project.
• Work closely with the Sport Science, Innovation Design, Footwear Engineering, and Innovation Material Science teams to create an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration and drive the development of innovative prototypes.
• Create and update the transfer Manual, by meticulously documenting processes, including key data, design images, and detailed product/process descriptions to ensure it remains a comprehensive and user-friendly resource for successful technical knowledge transfer.
• Forge strong connections with our development teams in Asia, actively participating in the assurance of successful information transfer strategies, and fostering a collaborative cross-border working relationship.
• Demonstrate expertise in fabricating and assembling materials and components, utilizing a diverse array of machinery and hand tools. This includes, but is not limited to, proficiency in cutting, injecting, sanding, buffing, sewing, welding, pressing, and lasting processes.

Kenntnisse

Footwear industry experience

Project leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

Ability to travel

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Footwear manufacturing machinery

Material testing equipment

Jobbeschreibung

On is seeking an Innovation Footwear Developer to shape the future of its product line by translating footwear innovation work into advanced footwear products and by creating future technologies that will define the brand.

The role leads the development of future-oriented concepts within the R&D organization, collaborating across design, engineering, material science and manufacturing to deliver scalable prototypes and knowledge transfer.