In short

As a Footwear Quality Assurance, you are responsible for managing product quality and process control in production with our manufacturing partners for the next-level of On’s products, and contributing in relevant quality projects and improvements of production compliance. As an important member of the Production team, you will be based in Busan, Korea, with a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as required.

Your Mission

  • Risk Identification & Action Planning: Collaborate with the development and commercialization teams to identify potential product quality risks during development stage and define appropriate follow-up actions.
  • Quality Improvement: Partner with On’s manufacturing partners to drive continuous improvement from production trial stage, ensuring both quality and efficiency meet On’s standards and expectations.
  • Final Product Inspection: Conduct frequent final inspections follow On’s Manufacturing Manual, to ensure all products meet premium standards in both appearance and functional performance.
  • Testing & Compliance: Ensure all products undergo lab testing and meet all physical performance and Restricted Substances List (RSL) requirements before shipment.
  • Customer Feedback & Continuous Improvement: Monitor and follow up on customer quality feedback, taking corrective actions to drive ongoing product improvement.
  • Sustainability & Compliance Management: Work closely with manufacturing partners to manage production sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards within the production environment.
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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

Your story

  • At least 5 years of experience in footwear production quality management, with highly attentive to details, function and quality
  • Fluent in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Brings an entrepreneurial spirit, an open mindset, and a natural drive for excellence and differentiation.
  • Able to effectively balance creativity, structure, and discipline in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • This role is based in Busan, Korea, with a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as required.
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About the Team

You belong to the Footwear Sourcing team in Vietnam. With the support from cross-functional teams, the team has close collaborations with operations teams, material, sustainability, costing… It is the technical cross functional team.

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Explorer

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We’re constantly experimenting with new ways to deliver (literally), challenging operational norms to see how we can do it better. Who wants to be normal, anyway?

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First: make it work. Then: make it beautiful. We’re huge believers in the process of trial and error and we never over-engineer. If we fail, we fail fast and make quick decisions to move ahead.
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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.