Stellenbeschreibungph3bSenior Lead - Commercialization Engineer /b /h3 /brpOn AG Vacant since : Number of jobs : 1 8005 Zürich (ZH) 100% Immediately Permanent /p /brpIn shortAs a Senior Lead, Innovation commercialization engineer, you will be a driving force at the forefront of On's scale of product evolution. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy to lead complex projects, challenge conventions, and champion innovative approaches that define the future of footwear. This role requires you to master technical complexity, manage key stakeholder relationships, and translate visionary concepts into scalable, performance-driven products. /p /brh3Your Mission /h3 /brul /brlipAs a Senior leader within the team, you will independently manage multiple high-impact footwear development projects from confirmation to production, defining methods and procedures for new assignments and potentially supervising other team members. /p /li /brlipAs a senior contributor, you will leverage your expertise to guide and influence both management and your team. /p /li /brlipYou will spearhead the end-to-end commercialization process, leveraging your expert knowledge of manufacturing processes, fit, material properties, mold and process manufacturing. Your strong root-cause analysis mindset will be crucial in troubleshooting significant and unique issues related to tooling, molding, assembly, fit, and wear. /p /li /brlipAs the central hub for On’s key manufacturing regions, you will act as a critical liaison between On inline development and production teams, working closely with strategic vendors to ensure product intent is maintained while meeting commercial and operational requirements. /p /li /brlipYou will engineer products for efficient manufacturability, lowest cost, and highest quality and performance. /p /li /brlipYou will serve as a key influencer and central communication hub, managing expectations and negotiating effectively with diverse internal teams and major external T1/T2 partners and sourcing teams across regions. /p /li /brlipCollaborating with computational designers, you will work with upper patterns and tooling construction adjustments to enhance fit, durability, and ensure scalable manufacturing. You will be responsible for full size run grading, technical manufacturing operation manuals, initial production trial, ERP system update, scalability sign off, among others. /p /li /brlipYou will own the documentation of complex tooling and upper-related issues, defining and communicating clear correction actions to all stakeholders for manufacturing guidelines. /p /li /br /ul /brh3Your story /h3 /brul /brlip10+ years of progressive experience in the footwear industry, with a significant focus on innovation and bringing new technologies to market. /p /li /brlipBachelor’s or Master's Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or another relevant technical field. /p /li /brlip2D and 3D, computational design and algorithmic capabilities are a plus. Proven ability to not only lead the scaling of new technologies but also to assess their commercial viability and factory readiness. /p /li /brlipExpert-level knowledge of advanced footwear manufacturing processes, including robotics, automation, tooling, molding, injecting, welding, lasting, and assembly. You understand factory capabilities, tolerances, and limitations and know how to engineer for scalable replication. /p /li /brlipA natural technical curiosity and a robust, root-cause analysis approach to problem-solving. /p /li /brlipExceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to confidently present to senior management and external partners. /p /li /brlipA demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, navigating ambiguity and making independent judgments on complex and significant issues. /p /li /brlipExperience in mentoring junior team members or supervising project activities is a strong plus. /p /li /brlipAbility to travel up to 15-20% of the time. /p /li /br /ul /brul /brlibWork location /b 8005 Zürich (ZH) /li /brlibWorkload /b 100% /li /brlibEmployment start /b Immediately /li /brlibEmployment duration /b Permanent /li /br /ul /brul /brlibQualification /b skilled /li /brlibWork experience /b More than 3 years /li /brlibEducation /b Bachelor’s degree from a university or equivalent /li /br /ul /brul /brlibEnglish /b Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge /li /br /ul /brul /brlibBy online /b Online form /li /br /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
