Beschreibung
At a Glance:
This role will own projects and process management to ensure continued success within the Performance All Day (PAD) category at On. As a Senior Footwear Developer, you will manage projects in the development process of products with the highest level of performance. You will own the entire process from initial concept, to production, through commercialization. You will work closely with Product Managers, Designers and the Lead of Product Development.
Your Team:
We are an innovative, creative and science-driven team working closely to convert cutting-edge ideas into prototypes and into exceptional products. High quality and performance are top of mind when creating our footwear products. Our team combines the best experts in fields such as Engineering, Development and Product Management to create something extraordinary.
Your Mission:
You will own and represent the product development process for the Performance All Day category at On
You are expected to execute development by utilizing your advanced knowledge of the development process for performance footwear
You will collaborate with our Zurich and Vietnamese development teams, design, and product marketing to realize functional footwear product and adhere to product creation calendar
You will effectively define the best methods to successfully manage the product creation process (e.g. conduct meetings with the product teams during each development phase to review, make changes and drive the decision-making process that leads to on-time production)
You will provide expert knowledge and recommendations on materials, component and construction options to meet pricing targets and product’s functional requirements
You will plan and execute the development processes according to critical dates and team/company goals
You will be responsible for monitoring costs and advising where product efficiencies can be made
You will work hand in hand with our testing team and biomechanics expert for successful validation and testing of the products, as well as effectively manage the sampling and prototyping of the products
You will work closely with the innovation team to commercialize new innovation in our Performance All Day Footwear product
Your Story:
Higher education degree preferred and 6+ years of experience in the footwear industry or 6+ years of experience as a footwear developer
Extensive Footwear Development Expertise: Proven advanced knowledge and experience in the end-to-end product development process for performance footwear
Product Lifecycle Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively define and manage product creation processes from concept to on-time production, including conducting reviews, driving decision-making, and implementing changes at each development phase
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, including design, product marketing, innovation, testing, and biomechanics experts, across different geographical locations (e.g., Zurich and Vietnam)
Technical Footwear Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of materials, components, and construction options in footwear, with the ability to provide recommendations that balance functional requirements and pricing targets
Project Management: Skilled in planning and executing development processes to meet critical deadlines and achieve team and company goals
Cost Management & Efficiency: Experience in monitoring product costs and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements
Prototyping & Sampling Management: Proficient in managing the sampling and prototyping phases of product development
Innovation Commercialization: Ability to work closely with innovation teams to successfully bring new innovations to market within performance footwear
What we offer:
We offer a dynamic, challenging and sportive environment that has been ranked as the ‘fastest growing sports company’ of its time. With offices across the globe, we are an international team who is hungry to innovate and build something incredible. We foster an active environment where each individual thrives for excellence and can achieve their full potential. This is where your work matters, you’re hands-on and your team members are amongst the very best in their respective disciplines and fields.
If you are driven to bring On to the next level, curious about the opportunity and want to be part of our growing team send us your application, and join the ONiverse!