Senior Specialist - Compound Engineer

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

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Innovation

In short

Take the leap and redefine the future of sports good production with us. Join the compound engineering team in Vietnam and build a strong and reliable operation in Vietnam and Indonesia.

Your Mission

Ensure on time implementation of new compounds in our manufacturing landscape in Vietnam, Indonesia and China Evaluate raw material source (lead time, supply chain, quality and cost) of existing and new compounds to ensure production feasibility. Audit suppliers to ensure our compound SOPs are applied at any time. Manage problem solving for existing and new production related to compounding and chemical. Support quality team in the manufacturing process audit, to ensure the right compound & chemicals are being used with the right process. Support costing team in compound costing negotiation.

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Your story

5 years or more of experience in compound development Polymer science degree Bachelor minimum A willingness to travel (Within Vietnam, Indonesia and occasionally Switzerland) Fluent in English, other languages such as Mandarin and Vietnamese are a plus Strong experience with chemical foaming, supercritical foaming, rubber compounds.

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About the Team

The Innovation team is responsible for On’s future products, out-of-the-box thinking and athlete-informed technology that differentiates On’s products in the market. Within the Innovation team you will join the Polymer Science and Engineering team which is focused on polymer and compound development with a scope covering long term innovation to inline production. You will have the opportunity to be part of an agile and interdisciplinary department of engineers and scientists. We foster a fast-paced environment with direct decision making and the freedom to design projects and processes.

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Dina

Footwear Testing Lead

We touch every product that's being made because we bring the connection to the human being. So while everyone's excited about products, materials and colors, we go and say, “okay, so what does this actually do for the human?”

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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.

Build the better you

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.