Injection Mold Set Up Technician (Process Technician)

On

In short: As a 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.   Your Mission: * As a 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. As a senior contributor, you will leverage your expertise to guide and influence both management and your team. * You 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. * As 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. You will engineer products for efficient manufacturability, lowest cost, and highest quality and performance. * You 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.  * Collaborating 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. * You will own the documentation of complex tooling and upper-related issues, defining and communicating clear correction actions to all stakeholders for manufacturing guidelines.   Your Story: * 8+ years of progressive experience in the footwear industry, with a significant focus on innovation and bringing new technologies to market. * Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or another relevant technical field. * 2D 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. * Expert-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. * A natural technical curiosity and a robust, root-cause analysis approach to problem-solving. * Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to confidently present to senior management and external partners. * A demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, navigating ambiguity and making independent judgments on complex and significant issues. * Experience in mentoring junior team members or supervising project activities is a strong plus. * Ability to travel up to 15-20% of the time.   Your Team: On's Innovation team is an agile, interdisciplinary group of footwear creation, advanced manufacturing, and future of sport experts, driving On's future innovations and athlete-informed technologies that set On footwear apart. We challenge the status quo and push boundaries to pioneer footwear innovation. As a member of the On Innovation Team, you will think outside the box and bring new, innovative ideas to life.

On

In short As 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. You 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.   Your mission - Lead the bottom unit development for On’s performance products - Provide solutions to design and construction constraints by using your demonstrated knowledge of materials, mold construction and manufacturing - Evaluate and improve product designs for manufacturability and durability by reviewing 2D/3D CADs, prototypes, and feedback from the testing teams - Ensure alignment with product specifications and manufacturing capabilities - Use your understanding of plastics injection molding to advise cost, design, and molding capabilities of injected components in the bottom unit - Collaborate with our Asian counterparts and support mold shop teams on tooling revisions and manufacturing concerns - Assist the development, product management, and design teams with any tooling related questions or issues - Evaluate current workflows and create process improvements to maximize efficiencies and advance testing   Your story - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field - Minimum of 5 years experience within a footwear engineering role working closely with development and production, ideally in a footwear tooling development - Technical 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 - Experience 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 - Experience in 3D modelling and rapid prototyping tools - Demonstrated experience in project management, costing, and the ability to provide solutions within complex constraints - Experience working with biomechanical performance principles as they relate to footwear bottom unit design - Experience working cross-functionally across designers, developers, product management, and testing teams - Experience collaborating with international manufacturing partners on tooling revisions and manufacturing concerns - Strong communication skills to provide clear guidance and technical support to various stakeholders. - Excellent time management skills and ability to work with multiple deadlines - Available to travel to Asia at least 2 times a year   The team Our 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.

Alten

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Role Overview You will be a key contributor within a world-class automotive interior trim engineering team, responsible for the development and delivery of hard interior trim components. This role focuses on mechanical engineering, detail design, packaging, and launch execution, working closely with design, vehicle engineering, and supplier partners to deliver premium interior solutions from concept through production.   Key Responsibilities   * Contribute to the development of high-quality hard interior trim components delivering on luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality * Lead or support the engineering, packaging, release, and launch of hard trim components including instrument panels, door trims, consoles, pillars, headliners, and load floors across the vehicle portfolio * Translate interior design intent into production-feasible, manufacturable hard trim solutions with attention to surface quality, class A feasibility, and fit and finish * Manage component-level DFMEA, DVPR, boundary diagrams, and robustness checklists through design and release milestones * Work cross-functionally with design, vehicle engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and program teams, prioritizing overall vehicle performance and timing * Collaborate closely with interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence, tooling readiness, cost targets, and on-time program delivery * Define and own GD&T datum and locating strategy for hard trim assemblies; perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure dimensional compliance * Perform and support DFM assessments, tool feasibility reviews, and first article inspection (FAI) evaluation * Support prototype builds, buck reviews, and closed-loop resolution of dimensional and quality findings * Apply and continuously improve engineering tools, methods, and best practices to support accelerated product development   Required Qualifications   * 4+ years' experience in automotive hard interior trim engineering (IP, door trims, consoles, pillars, headliners, load floors, etc.) * Strong understanding of plastic part design, injection molding processes, and DFM principles * Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD tools; working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis methods * Experience supporting vehicle or product launches, including supplier tooling sign-off and manufacturing readiness * Familiarity with DFMEA, DVPR, and quality documentation processes   Nice to Have / Advantageous   * Ownership of at least one full program lifecycle from concept through SOP * Experience in a fast-paced OEM or startup EV environment * Deep knowledge of injection molded plastic structures, including two-shot molding, foaming processes, and Class A surface development * Understanding of craftsmanship standards, fit and finish targets, and homologation/safety requirements for hard trim assemblies * Competency in materials selection for structural and aesthetic hard trim substrates * Experience with supplier tooling reviews, including steel safe conditions, draft analysis, and mold flow interpretation * Hands-on, practical engineering mindset with strong problem-solving skills * Excellent communication skills with the ability to align across design, manufacturing, and supply chain stakeholders * Passion for developing exceptional automotive interiors   Salary: * $120,00-$140,000/K * The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.