On Senior Lead - Footwear Development & Engineering

On; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team-oriented atmosphere

Access to personal self-care resources

Focus on holistic development

Job summary

A leading sports company is seeking a Senior Lead in Footwear Development & Engineering to lead footwear engineering functions, including tooling and pattern management. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in footwear engineering and experience in people management within cross-functional teams. This role encompasses overseeing product quality and fostering a sustainable approach to manufacturing processes. Travel to manufacturing partners in Vietnam is required, alongside a commitment to innovation and product integrity.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in footwear engineering with attention to details.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent collaboration skills across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead footwear engineering functions such as pattern and tooling.
• Establish guidelines for pattern and last management.
• Provide technical support during product development.

Skills

Footwear engineering expertise

People management

Excellent communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

This is your opportunity to become part of the world’s fastest growing sports company. On is not only disrupting the product landscape but also the supply chain.

Your Mission

• Lead footwear engineering functions such as pattern, tooling, etc.
• Establish guideline for pattern and last management
• Provide technical expertise and problem‑solving support during product development meetings
• Lead process standardization in development and commercialization
• Work with innovation team to support the implementation of new technologies into inline production
• Live and share our commitment to sustainability, product integrity and quality, and drive initiatives that set ON apart from other brands
• Oversee product development and commercialization timelines to guarantee on‑time deliveries.

Your Story

• Strong expertise in footwear engineering with highly attentive to details, function and quality
• Experience in people management and stakeholder management in working with cross‑functional teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively across teams and departments
• Able to travel frequently to On’s manufacturing partners both in south and north of Vietnam

Meet The Team

As a Senior Lead, Footwear Development & Engineering, you are responsible for leading the footwear engineering functions such as pattern, tooling, etc., for the next‑level of On’s products, as well as contributing to the improvement of production processes and product quality. As an important member of the Sourcing team, you will be based in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi as mission assigned.

What We Offer

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.