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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 64 days On's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 2% of On's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at On
- high 318 stale, 12 reposted of 318 open
- Hiring momentum
- 459 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
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About this role
The Lead Footwear Technical Engineer will oversee the entire footwear technology development process, from initial concept through to production. This role involves managing engineering activities, collaborating with various teams, ensuring quality control, and driving project management to meet deadlines and align stakeholders.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of On as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 7 years’ relevant industry experience in footwear including development, manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering, and tooling engineering
- Solid understanding of product fabrication, tooling, materials, and manufacturing methods
- Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and manage several projects
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Nice to have
- Project management background
- Attention to details
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates
- Focus on collaboration with multiple teams may require strong interpersonal skills
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Listed by On on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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