Senior Lead - Tooling Engineer

On Holding
Zurich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Cross-functional influence","Strategic mindset","Communication","Project management"]

Define the strategic vision and lead engineering execution for On’s footwear bottom unit development, acting as the technical authority from concept through commercialization. Lead a team of tooling engineers while partnering with On Labs in Zurich and tooling/manufacturing partners in Asia. Own manufacturing strategy, process and workflow transformation, CAD/prototype quality standards, and cross-functional feasibility guidance to deliver durable, high-performance bottom units.

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Senior Lead - Tooling Engineer

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Job Summary

Define the strategic vision and lead engineering execution for On’s footwear bottom unit development, acting as the technical authority from concept through commercialization. Lead a team of tooling engineers while partnering with On Labs in Zurich and tooling/manufacturing partners in Asia. Own manufacturing strategy, process and workflow transformation, CAD/prototype quality standards, and cross-functional feasibility guidance to deliver durable, high-performance bottom units.
Location: Zurich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Direct holistic bottom unit development strategy as the ultimate technical authority on materials, mold construction, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
  • •Lead a team of tooling engineers and serve as the strategic engineering partner to senior leadership across Design, Development, and Product Management.
  • •Spearhead structural workflow evaluations to drive global process improvements, accelerate prototyping, and advance testing protocols.
  • •Advise product creation teams on design feasibility, manufacturing capabilities, and integration of next-generation midsole/bottom unit components using advanced performance foam and tooling know-how.
  • •Establish best-in-class standards for manufacturability and durability by reviewing 2D/3D CADs and physical prototypes, and manage budget and long-term capability building.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of progressive footwear engineering experience focused on footwear tooling, bottom unit development, and production.
  • •Expert-level knowledge of footwear materials, advanced mold construction, and manufacturing processes, including plastics injection molding principles and tooling cost analysis.
  • •Strong proficiency overseeing or executing 2D/3D CAD work (Rhino, SolidWorks), 3D modeling, and rapid prototyping tools.
  • •Proven ability to translate biomechanical performance principles into functional, manufacturable bottom unit designs.
  • •Exceptional communication skills with a track record navigating and negotiating with international manufacturing partners on tooling and production challenges.
Experience:10+ yearsFootwear engineeringAthletic footwearManufacturingTooling
Skills:LeadershipCross-functional influenceStrategic mindsetCommunicationProject management
Tech Stack:RhinoSolidWorks

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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