Lead Concept Engineer

Lead Concept Engineer, Innovation  

NIKE WHQ, BEAVERTON OREGON, USA

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

At Nike, we serve the *athlete. We listen to the *athlete. And our *athletes ask for innovation.

The Concept Engineer Lead will own the technical oversight of the concept engineering team, leverage their expertise, and clearly communicate their vision. They work within the Nike CCC innovation space in collaboration with the NXT design, development, materials, and digital teams to accelerate timelines and meet Nike innovation program goals.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This highly collaborative individual will put the role’s know-how first, leveraging deep technical expertise in footwear technologies and program knowledge.

The Lead Concept Engineer performs Program-level duties, including handling projects, diagnosing/resolving problems through pattern and footwear engineering, and ensuring that the benefits intended from a program’s scope are met.

With their extensive knowledge in footwear pattern making, engineering, and manufacturing knowledge,

they will be a technical adviser and mentor to those on the Concept Engineering team and others within their NXT peer groups.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical guidance and support to the program and its management team.
• Responsible for the creation of new footwear patterns.
• Oversee engineering activities and work with others to identify, recommend and implement new solutions or alternative processes that improve efficiency and productivity (function).
• Ensure the repeatability of the concept within Nike standards.
• Aid in additional design revision of new concepts.
• Address complex engineering issues relating to patterns and manufacturing processes.
• Partner with designers, developers, and factory partners to develop technical drawings and BOM specifications.
• Maintains strategic alignment between programs and the organization.
• Trains and oversees associate engineers.
• Interfaces with the senior stakeholders.
• Acts as supervisor in the managers absence.

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REQUIREMENTS: WORK EXPERIENCES & EDUCATION

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in industrial design or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years relevant work experience in Footwear engineering, development.
• Nike product process experience preferred.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams in the development of a single product, product function and/or product improvement/optimization effort.
• Ability to build strong relationships with other functions of the organizations.
• Strong capacity for leading change, dealing with ambiguity, and providing creative solutions and influencing multi-discipline teams with data, scientific reasoning, and strong coaching skills.
• Possess a clear understanding of product construction concepts including, Pattern Engineering, costing/quality implications, model making, part drawings, 2D drafting documentations, materials, design for manufacturing, sustainability awareness.
• Proficient in 2D CAD patterning and design software. Preferably - Dimensions, Illustrator, Mind CAD 2D for footwear 
• Proficient in 3D CAD modelling software. Preferably - Rhino, Mind CAD 3D for footwear

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Within Nike you will be part of a company that is dedicated to listening to the *athlete.

Within the AIC, NXT You will be a part of a talented team of professionals with a wide range of knowledge and skills.

Within the CCC, you will be a member of a tight knit group who are encouraging, focused, and       engaged. You will be a part of a team who are dedicated to the fast-paced challenges of innovation, while creating a fun and inviting atmosphere to work in. Our team is founded on advance engineering expertise, material applications knowledge, product construction, process flow and world class crafted sample creation.

Using your expertise in the field, you will initiate team growth and help to create new possibilities for our future capabilities.

While creating new and innovative product, exploring new methods of make, new materials and new possibilities for the future of *athletes.   

• You will be recognized as an expert within the organization and within the field.
• You will be leading and developing engineering teams in the development of a single product, product function and/or product improvement/optimization effort.
• You will interface with senior stakeholders in the execution of Nike innovation programs.
• You will help to mentor and develop others.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.