Senior Specialist - Innovation Footwear Developer

On Holding
Zurich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Leadership","Cross-functional collaboration","Project management"]

Lead development of future-oriented footwear concepts from conception to production, coordinating cross-functional teams (design, engineering, material science) to deliver innovative prototypes and scalable manufacturing solutions while documenting processes and transferring knowledge across global partners.

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On Holding
On Holding
3 months ago

Senior Specialist - Innovation Footwear Developer

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Job Summary

Lead development of future-oriented footwear concepts from conception to production, coordinating cross-functional teams (design, engineering, material science) to deliver innovative prototypes and scalable manufacturing solutions while documenting processes and transferring knowledge across global partners.
Location: Zurich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage and execute the creation of innovative product concepts from conception to completion, overseeing technology development, sample creation and assembly, as well as the development of uppers, toolings, technologies, and molds.
  • •Management of multiple high-impact innovation projects with complete autonomy and ownership. Strategic planning and aligning with company goals.
  • •Engage in complex problem-solving, tackling challenges related to product intricacies, process optimization, efficiency enhancement, model making and the enablement of scalable manufacturing practices.
  • •Act as a bridge between designers, conceptual footwear innovators, model makers, pattern engineers, technology partners and other stakeholders, ensuring scalability is considered for every project.
  • •Work closely with the Sport Science, Innovation Design, Footwear Engineering, and Innovation Material Science teams to drive interdisciplinary collaboration and development of innovative prototypes.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of footwear-specific experience.
  • •3+ years of experience in traditional footwear manufacturing processes (injecting, cutting, sewing, welding, machining, laser cutting, construction, prototyping).
  • •Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
  • •Ability to lead scaling, costing, and testing of manufacturing processes and introduce new technologies to the market.
  • •Availability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Experience:5+ yearsFootwearR&DProduct development
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering-
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingLeadershipCross-functional collaborationProject management
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CuttingInjectionSewingWeldingMachiningLaser cutting

Company Brief

On Holding
Designs, manufactures, and sells performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories under the On brand. Combines Swiss engineering and innovation with lifestyle design to serve runners and athletes globally through retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 2010
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