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Footwear Tooling Engineer Specialist
Location: Hanoi
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In short
An opportunity to become part of the world’s fastest-growing sports company has just become available in the Ho Chi Minh office. As a Tooling Engineer, you are responsible for managing the tooling engineering activities for the next-level On’s products and contributing to material innovation and product commercialization, as well as on-time deliveries of samples and productions. With regular travels around Asia, you will be situated in the North of Vietnam (Ninh Binh, Nghe An, Hung Yen,..) as a key part of the Product Creation team.
Your Mission
Manage tooling engineering for the next-level of On’s products, including inline-range product creation as well as innovation of future concepts
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Well-integrate sole material innovation in the engineering of tooling creation
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Responsible for the accuracy and aesthetic of sole and other tooling modelings with
-On’s technical partners (shoe factory tooling team, mold shops, etc.)
-Lead sole grading to enhance consistency of the full-size running experience with consideration of various weights
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Lead sole process commercialization to ensure efficiency of sole production as well as technical elements is well respected in the final products
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Oversee tooling development and commercialisation timeline, and ensure on-time deliveries
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Live and share our commitment to sustainability and quality and drive initiatives that set On apart from all other brands
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Your story
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At least 5 years' experience in molding and tooling for footwear
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Extensive knowledge of the molding process, molding equipment, molding materials, and mold tooling
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Experience with CAD (2D/3D)
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Ability to work independently under a deadline and simultaneously on several projects which require both innovative ideas and engineering problem-solving
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Good communication & collaboration skills are a plus. Proficient in both written and spoken English. Mandarin is a benefit.
About the Team
On Footwear Development team is responsible for On full footwear product development process and is defined by out-of-the-box thinking and the outstanding athlete-informed technology that differentiates On footwear from all other footwear products in the market. By joining the On Footwear Development Team, you will have the opportunity to be part of an agile and interdisciplinary team of experts in the areas of footwear engineering and product management.
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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.
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.