Specialist - Footwear Testing (Maternity Cover)

vor 2 Wochen

Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz On Vollzeit CHF 80'000 - CHF 120'000 pro Jahr

In short
Please note: Due to the temporary nature of this maternity cover position, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in Switzerland without requiring visa sponsorship. This includes individuals with EU/EFTA citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit.

As a Footwear Testing Specialist, you will be responsible for the validation of footwear products coming to market. You will be given high levels of responsibility, and work in a collaborative environment where we make ideas happen fast. You will be a key partner in Running projects acting as a consultant to departments such as design, development and materials, to guarantee product excellence. This role will be based in our Testing Department in Zürich.

Your mission

  • Develop testing strategies and conduct high complexity footwear product testing activities on all durability, fit and performance test levels.
  • Setting up processes to ensure efficient testing cycles and timely feedback loops inline with the project calendar
  • Identify specific testing needs based on the product brief. Own the testing process to suit the needs of the product and target consumer.
  • Analyse fit, durability and performance data to develop reports allowing valuable insights and suggestions to project stakeholders.
  • You will conduct performance analyses independently or in close collaboration with Sports Science, and present findings & suggestions to relevant key-stakeholders.
  • Provide corrective action plans upon test fails in alignment with cross-functional teams such as Materials, Product Management, Development & Design
  • Ensure that product verification and judgement calls meet On global standards and are done based on the fit, comfort, performance and quality criteria.
  • Build and maintain a tester network fulfilling the requirements of the Product Creation calendars.
  • Contribute to team goals and process improvements within testing. Work with Testing Lead to build sustainable relationships with various institutions for test purposes
  • Support Testing Lead with cross-functional projects within the Organisation
  • Work with our Testing systems and databases to manage changes in data, ensure accurate high quality data and an optimised flow into testing reports.
  • Set up events to drive engagement in the testing community

Your story

  • 1+ years of experience in a similar role within the footwear industry
  • Knowledge and passion for running and the surrounding industry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work well within a team and collaborate with others.
  • A Can-Do attitude and the ability to work with a high degree of flexibility and outside of typical working hours when necessary.
  • Detailed, creative and solutions-oriented
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Fluent or very good in English (written and spoken)
  • Vested interest in the footwear industry and testing
  • Ability to think creatively and outside the box
  • A confident "people person", adapt at building and maintaining relationships

What We Offer
On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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