Footwear Technology Engineer: From Concept to Production

On; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

On is seeking a skilled Footwear Technical Engineer to lead engineering activities from development to production, ensuring a smooth transition from concept to mass manufacture. You will collaborate with development, production and sourcing teams to elevate product quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least seven years in footwear engineering, with strong problem-solving, communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering).
• 7+ years of relevant footwear industry experience including development and manufacturing.
• Strong communication, collaboration and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage footwear engineering activities from development to production.
• Deploy and integrate new technologies within quality strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across sourcing, factory and operations.
• Identify risks and implement practical solutions to keep projects moving.
• Drive projects with milestone planning and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Footwear Design/Industrial Design/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

On is seeking a skilled Footwear Technical Engineer to lead engineering activities from development to production, ensuring a smooth transition from concept to mass manufacture. You will collaborate with development, production and sourcing teams to elevate product quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least seven years in footwear engineering, with strong problem-solving, communication and project management skills.