Senior Specialist - Footwear Product Engineer

AT A GLANCE:

An exciting opportunity is now available at the Ho Chi Minh office to join one of the world’s fastest-growing sports companies. As a Product Engineer, you will provide technical guidance and engineering solutions to ensure products are thoroughly engineered and successfully move through commercialization for On’s LightSpray products. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be an essential member of the LightSpray Team, with regular travel throughout Asia required. 

YOUR MISSION: 

• Manage engineering activities related to On’s LightSpray product, ensuring seamless progression through each stage. 
• Integrate sole material innovation into tooling creation, promoting advancements in product design and manufacturing. 
• Collaborate closely with Developers and Tooling Engineers to ensure the creation of uppers is effectively linked to tooling creation, making key connections between each phase.
• Lead quality checks of bottom units prior to shipment to T1 partners, maintaining high standards for every component. 
• Embody and promote our commitment to sustainability and quality, driving initiatives that distinguish On from other brands. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a Footwear Product Engineer who demonstrates a passion for innovation in athletic footwear and strives for the highest levels of performance. The ideal candidate will thrive in ambiguous situations, bringing structure and clarity to engineering challenges and helping drive decision-making. Adaptability and motivation to keep pace with On’s fast growth are essential. We value team players who can collaborate laterally and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

YOUR STORY:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Tooling Engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training are also acceptable. 
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant industry experience in manufacturing or research and development, including manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering, and tooling engineering. 
• Extensive expertise in the molding process, equipment, materials, and mold tooling. 
• Solid understanding of product fabrication, tooling, materials, and manufacturing methods. 
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, sketches, and 3D digital files. 
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and simultaneously manage several projects requiring innovative ideas and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong digital literacy, including familiarity with Google Workspace, spreadsheets, database management, and proficiency with 2D/3D CAD/CAM tools and pattern engineering software, is highly desired. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 10%, as business needs require.