In short

As a Footwear Testing Specialist, you will be responsible for the validation of all Performance Running products coming to market. You will be given high levels of responsibility, and work in a collaborative environment where we make ideas happen fast. You will be a key partner in Running projects acting as a consultant to departments such as design, development and materials, to guarantee product excellence. This role will be based in our Testing Department in Zürich.

Your Mission

  • Develop testing strategies and conduct high complexity footwear product testing activities on all durability, fit and performance test levels.
  • Setting up processes to ensure efficient testing cycles and timely feedback loops inline with the project calendar
  • Identify specific testing needs based on the product brief. Own the testing process to suit the needs of the product and target consumer.
  • Analyse fit, durability and performance data to develop reports allowing valuable insights and suggestions to project stakeholders.
  • You will conduct performance analyses independently or in close collaboration with Sports Science, and present findings & suggestions to relevant key-stakeholders.
  • Provide corrective action plans upon test fails in alignment with cross-functional teams such as Materials, Product Management, Development & Design
  • Ensure that product verification and judgement calls meet On global standards and are done based on the fit, comfort, performance and quality criteria.
  • Build and maintain a tester network fulfilling the requirements of the Product Creation calendars.
  • Contribute to team goals and process improvements within testing. Work with Testing Lead to build sustainable relationships with various institutions for test purposes
  • Support Testing Lead with cross-functional projects within the Organisation
  • Work with our Testing systems and databases to manage changes in data, ensure accurate high quality data and an optimised flow into testing reports.
  • Set up events to drive engagement in the testing community
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • 1+ years of experience in a similar role within the footwear industry
  • Knowledge and passion for running and the surrounding industry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work well within a team and collaborate with others.
  • A Can-Do attitude and the ability to work with a high degree of flexibility and outside of typical working hours when necessary.
  • Detailed, creative and solutions-oriented
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Fluent or very good in English (written and spoken)
  • Vested interest in the footwear industry and testing
  • Ability to think creatively and outside the box
  • A confident “people person”, adapt at building and maintaining relationships
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About the Team

We’re a growing team of proactive and knowledgeable industry experts, responsible for validating creative & innovative products and concepts for On’s footwear creation teams. Our role as a Testing team is crucial to ensuring the current and future success of On products. We have a responsibility to work together and be confident we meet the needs and demands of our customers.

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Successful creation is all about thinking differently. We celebrate crazy ideas and face challenges head-on to shape better, more innovative products and inspire a better brand.

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Ernest

Footwear Development, Ho Chi Minh City

Unlike other brands, we aren't just executioners out here in Vietnam, we give ideas as well. Sometimes they have a new idea in Zurich and we might find a process to make it more efficient and we share that.
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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.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.