Lead - Tooling Engineer

ph3In short /h3 pAs Footwear Tooling Engineer you will create groundbreaking concepts and products for high-performance athletes while advancing On's sustainability goals. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll shape the future direction of our pinnacle performance product and technologies through Innovation and Design. /p pYou will act as the owner of the bottom unit development for our pinnacle performance product and technologies. You will work in close collaboration with designers and developers here at On Labs in Zurich and our Tooling team in Vietnam to create the highest quality products. From concept creation through prototyping, you will guide the team on bottom unit materials, geometries, and construction from a critical manufacturing, biomechanical performance, and durability viewpoint. You will also be a key player in identifying and creating process improvements for all bottom unit development across the company. /p h3Your mission /h3 ul lipLead the bottom unit development for On's performance products /p /li lipProvide solutions to design and construction constraints by using your demonstrated knowledge of materials, mold construction and manufacturing /p /li lipEvaluate and improve product designs for manufacturability and durability by reviewing 2D/3D CADs, prototypes, and feedback from the testing teams /p /li lipEnsure alignment with product specifications and manufacturing capabilities /p /li lipUse your understanding of plastics injection molding to advise cost, design, and molding capabilities of injected components in the bottom unit /p /li lipCollaborate with our Asian counterparts and support mold shop teams on tooling revisions and manufacturing concerns /p /li lipAssist the development, product management, and design teams with any tooling related questions or issues /p /li lipEvaluate current workflows and create process improvements to maximize efficiencies and advance testing /p /li /ul h3Your story /h3 ul lipBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field /p /li lipMinimum of 5 years experience within a footwear engineering role working closely with development and production, ideally in a footwear tooling development /p /li lipTechnical knowledge of various materials, mold construction, and manufacturing processes relevant to footwear; In-depth knowledge of plastics injection molding principles, including advising on cost, design, and molding capabilities of injected components /p /li lipExperience working with 2D and 3D CADs (Rhino a bonus); proficiency in reviewing and evaluating 2D/3D CADs for manufacturability, durability, and alignment with product specifications /p /li lipExperience in 3D modelling and rapid prototyping tools /p /li lipDemonstrated experience in project management, costing, and the ability to provide solutions within complex constraints /p /li lipExperience working with biomechanical performance principles as they relate to footwear bottom unit design /p /li lipExperience working cross-functionally across designers, developers, product management, and testing teams /p /li lipExperience collaborating with international manufacturing partners on tooling revisions and manufacturing concerns /p /li lipStrong communication skills to provide clear guidance and technical support to various stakeholders. /p /li lipExcellent time management skills and ability to work with multiple deadlines /p /li lipAvailable to travel to Asia at least 2 times a year /p /li /ul h3The team /h3 pOur mission is to define and create the future of sportswear bringing to life groundbreaking innovations. Acting at the forefront of material science, sport science and engineering we develop products that push the boundaries of performance and sustainability, blending in unique aesthetic appeal that embodies On's design DNA. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr