Lead - Footwear Technical Engineer

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.
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.
Meet 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.