Footwear Lab Engineer

In short

This is your opportunity to become part of the world's fastest-growing sports company. On is not only disrupting the product landscape but also the supply chain. As a Footwear Lab Engineer, you are responsible for execution material and finish product testing per On specific standards and international testing methods. You also need to analyze and suggest new standards and testing methods as the growth of the vertical and complexity of the product. As a member of the Operations team, you will be based in Hanoi City and frequently travel to Ninh Binh, Nghe An as per the mission assigned.

Your Mission

• Handle the entire lab processes, including the implementation of new standards and test methods, as well as the delivery of training to the factory.

• Track all lab testing at every development stage to make sure all material and full shoe tests are carried out and passed prior to production. Work with the development team on lab reports, analysis, and corrective action plans.

• Work with T1 lab to give the best accurate lab test result for production materials/ finish products and provide the consulting to the QA team for the final decision.

• Suggesting new test standards and methods to give the product the best performance in terms of performance and durability.

• Roll out the implementation of RSL testing at manufacturing partners in accordance with the plan from Zurich and our nominated testing partner.

• Analysis of the supplier’s internal test reports and relating their internal test standards to ON’s.

• Recommend technology, equipment, systems, etc. that will enhance the laboratory’s performance.

Your story

• At least 5 years of experience in the shoe industry’s lab tests.

• Chemistry, Footwear Technology, a background in polymers, or any other relevant knowledge

• Can work independently under high pressure.

• An entrepreneurial and open mindset, an eagerness for differentiation, and a natural push for excellence.

• Able to balance creativity with organization and discipline in a fast-paced environment.

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.