In short

As a Footwear Testing Specialist, you will be responsible for the validation of all Performance Outdoor products coming to market. You will be given high levels of responsibility, and work in a collaborative environment where we make ideas happen fast. You will be a key partner in outdoor projects acting as a consultant to departments such as design, development and materials, to guarantee product excellence. This role will be based in our Testing Department in Zürich.

Your Mission

• Develop testing strategies and conduct high complexity footwear product validation activities on all durability, fit and performance test levels.
• Setting up processes to ensure efficient testing cycles and timely feedback loops inline with the project calendar-Identify specific testing needs based on the product brief. Own the testing process to suit the needs of the product and target consumer.
• Analyse fit and durability data to build reports allowing valuable insights and suggestions to project stakeholders .
• Working closely with Sports Science, you will conduct performance analyses, including competitor benchmarking, and present findings & suggestions to relevant key-stakeholders.
• Provide corrective action plans upon test fails in alignment with cross-functional teams such as Materials, Product Management, Development & Design.
• Ensure that product verification and judgement calls meet On global standards and are done based on the fit, comfort, performance and quality criteria.
• Build and maintain a tester network fulfilling the requirements of the Product Creation calendars.
• Contribute to team goals and objectives.
• Work with Testing Lead to build sustainable relationships with various institutions for test purposes
• Support Testing Lead on cross-functional projects within the Organisation.
• Work with our Testing systems and databases to manage changes in data, ensure accurate high quality data and an optimised flow into testing reports.
• Set up events to drive engagement in the testing community