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Lead - Footwear Technical Engineer

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

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Costing & Sourcing

In short

We are seeking a skilled and creative Footwear Technical Engineer to join our team. As a Footwear Technical Engineer, you will be responsible for footwear technology development and deployment end to end. You will work closely with development/commercial, production and functional teams to ensure a smooth transition from idea to execution.

Your Mission

Manage footwear engineering activities from development to production:Champion engineering improvements that enhance efficiency, elevate product quality, and strengthen long‐term factory partnerships.
Technology deployment: Deep dive into existing technologies with quality initiatives, seek for state of art technical engineering solutions which fit with On’s Premium Quality strategy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:Maintain clear and timely communication with sourcing development, factory teams, and cross‐functional partners to ensure alignment throughout development till mass production.
Quality Control: Help identify potential development and engineering risks and contribute to creating practical solutions to keep the product moving forward.
Project management: Drive project with milestone planning, keep all stakeholders aligned in a timely manner.

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Your story

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
A minimum of 7 years’ relevant industry experience in footwear including development, manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering, and tooling engineering.
Solid understanding of product fabrication, tooling, materials, and manufacturing methods.
Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and simultaneously manage several projects requiring innovative ideas and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Project management background is preferred and attention to details.

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About the Team

You belong to the Footwear Development & Engineering Sourcing team, with close collaborations with different functions, including Footwear Creation, Product Operations, Materials, Sustainability and Costing teams.

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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.