Specialist - Material Quality — On Running
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- internship
- Posted
- 53 days ago
Role overview
In short
As the Material Quality Specialist for Apparel and Accessories, you will be responsible for upholding global quality standards, implementing processes, and tracking metrics that ensure premium material quality and pinnacle performance across the entire A&A product range.
Your technical knowledge and analytical skills will support your cross-functional communication in relevant quality, testing, and compliance discussions.
- In short
- As the Material Quality Specialist for Apparel and Accessories, you will be responsible for upholding global quality standards, implementing processes, and tracking metrics that ensure premium material quality and pinnacle performance across the entire A&A product range.
Company and context
- Organizational Skills: You are detail-oriented with the ability to manage and execute multiple short-term and long-term projects simultaneously.
- Global Exposure: Experience with global material sourcing and development, including travel to key manufacturing hubs, trade fairs, and global sourcing offices is a plus.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken). Meet the team
- We’re responsible for creating innovative products for On.
- We have a vital responsibility to meet the needs and demands of our runners and new customers.
- So we research, design, develop and test lots of ideas scientifically and aesthetically.
- Only products that pass our rigorous testing standards ever go to market. 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.
Additional details
- You will report to the A&A Material Quality, Testing, and Color Lead, and work closely with Material Development, Product Quality, Material Sourcing, Product Compliance, and material vendors/product factories around the world.
- Serve as point of contact to creation teams for product integrity inquiries, and support the education of the wider team as an advocate of quality
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Only products that pass our rigorous testing standards ever go to market.
Notes and original content
- Your mission
- Your story
- Meet the team
- What we offer
Questions about this listing
What salary does On Running offer for this role?
On Running lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does On Running offer?
This listing is a internship position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with On Running during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at On Running?
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