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As the Senior Lead of Footwear Tooling Engineering, you will define the strategic vision and direct the engineering execution for the bottom units of On’s high-performance footwear. Working in a highly collaborative environment, you will lead a team of tooling engineers to shape the future direction of pinnacle performance products and technologies, actively advancing On’s sustainability and innovation goals. You will act as the overarching authority on bottom unit development, bridging the gap between On Labs in Zurich and Tooling and Manufacturing partners in Asia.

Tasks

  • Direct the holistic bottom unit development strategy for performance and lifestyle products, serving as the ultimate technical authority on materials, mold construction, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
  • Act as the strategic engineering partner to senior leadership across Design, Development, and Product Management, guiding teams through complex design and construction constraints to achieve pinnacle biomechanical performance.
  • Spearhead structural workflow evaluations, establishing macro-level process improvements to maximize global efficiencies, accelerate prototyping, and advance testing protocols.
  • Leverage expertise in advanced performance foam technologies and tooling constructions to act as the primary technical advisor to product creation teams.
  • Guide Design, Development, and Product Management on design feasibility, manufacturing capabilities, and integration of next-generation midsole components.
  • Drive strategic partnerships with Asian tooling counterparts and tier-1 mold shop teams, elevating collaboration models and proactively resolving high-level manufacturing concerns and tooling revisions.
  • Establish best-in-class standards for manufacturability and durability, overseeing the team's review of 2D/3D CADs and physical prototypes to ensure strict alignment with product specifications.
  • Guide your team and cross-functional partners on bottom unit materials, complex geometries, and construction from concept inception through commercialization.
  • Act as the primary driver for organizational process improvements, budget management, and long-term capability building for tooling across the company.

Requirements

  • Proven track record working directly within a global performance athletic footwear brand, with deep understanding of the brand-side product creation lifecycle, consumer expectations, and alignment of technical engineering with brand strategies.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in footwear engineering, specifically focused on footwear tooling, bottom unit development, and production.
  • Expert-level knowledge of footwear materials, advanced mold construction, and manufacturing processes, including mastery of plastics injection molding principles, structural design constraints, and tooling cost analysis.
  • Strong background overseeing or executing 2D and 3D CAD work (Rhino, SolidWorks, etc.), 3D modeling, and rapid prototyping tools.
  • Extensive experience translating biomechanical performance principles into functional, manufacturable bottom unit designs.
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional directors and leads across Design, Product Management, and Testing.
  • Exceptional communication skills with a track record of successfully navigating and negotiating with international manufacturing partners on complex tooling and production challenges.
  • Excellent project management and resource allocation skills, with the ability to manage multiple overlapping timelines and departmental priorities.
  • Available to travel to Asia up to 2-4 times a year for strategic factory and mold shop visits.

Benefits

  • Environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate.
  • Supportive, team-oriented atmosphere with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a fair and inclusive work environment.
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Über uns
On ist eine Schweizer Sportmarke mit Fokus auf Performance-Schuhe, Sportbekleidung und Zubehör für Running, Training, Outdoor und Lifestyle. Das Unternehmen entwickelt seine Produkte in der Schweiz und vertreibt sie über eigene Online-Shops, eigene Retail Stores sowie Handelspartner in internationalen Märkten. On verbindet Produktentwicklung, Design, Technologie, Markenführung, E-Commerce, Retail und globale Distribution innerhalb einer international wachsenden Unternehmensgruppe.
Das Team

Team: Footwear Product Creation. Department: Footwear Engineering. Collaboration between On Labs in Zurich and tooling and manufacturing partners in Asia.

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