Full-Time

Lead Product Engineer

NBHD Footwear

Posted on 11/28/2024

Nike

Nike

10,001+ employees

Designs and sells athletic footwear and apparel

Consumer Goods

Senior

Beaverton, OR, USA

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
  • A minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experience
  • Experience working in Footwear, Product Testing, Development, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience and training.
  • Navigate between obsessing about the product details/craftmanship and communicating with clarity your vision and ideas.
  • Ability to communicate proficiently with multiple internal and external partners with in-depth high-level communication with positive energy.
  • Be comfortable to start with a blank canvas, bridging traditional footwear practices inside or outside of NIKE, and be fearless to drive the future of NIKE footwear.
  • An inclination to think out of the box, explore, learn, and find ways to innovate and improve the athlete experience, applying consumers insights, leveraging NSRL science, Virtual, Mechanical, and athlete testing and data analytics.
  • Proficient in reading technical drawings, specs, design sketches and/or 3D digital files and link them together as a system approach to identify potential problems and/or challenges and provide complete problem-solving/options and solutions.
  • Demonstrating understanding virtual and rapid prototyping methods such as CAD viewing and 3D printing. Knowledge of lasts, footwear pattern engineering, tooling, and manufacturing process highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of materials, materials properties, test methods, and applications with clear understanding how they work together within our product creation process as a system versus a silo approach.
  • Ability to identify & drive valuable engineering solutions from the conceptual stage all the way to manufacturing.
  • Ability to lead and coach peers inside and outside the product engineering function with courage, and influence on mastering the fundamentals.
  • Value differences and be able to work across cultures while navigating NIKE’s organizational matrix
  • Digital proficiency with 2D/3D CAD/CAM tools, is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Focus on product excellence, connecting marketing consumer insights, NIKE NSRL science, and divisional and functional best practices that ultimately drive and support quality, craftsmanship, and process optimization.
  • Collaborate with offshore and onshore teams providing input on design constructions, product engineering standard processes, material choices, costing optimization, and construction.
  • Facilitate the division's standard methodologies and engineering functional initiatives.
  • Be the connector between our Men’s WHQ product creation team, cross-functional partners, and our Asia counterparts, driving an inclusive product creation process and getting our product 'Ready for commercialization' with confidence.
  • Leverage divisional, functional, and technical expertise to influence the product and process from development to manufacturing.
  • Partner with innovation to provide engineering and manufacturing solution paths that bring concepts to life.
  • Identify and lead problem product engineering problem solving sessions and communications that arise in our development, commercialization, and post-production stages.
  • Drive valuable engineering perspective, provide technical training and consultation.
  • Support engineering digital product creation strategy by applying tools like FEA, 3D visualization and Rapid Prototyping tools and technologies, advanced mechanical testing, and wear testing methods in collaboration with our cross-functional teams.

Nike designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories aimed at athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and everyday consumers. Their products are created to be stylish and performance-oriented, catering to the needs of their diverse clientele. Nike operates through multiple sales channels, including retail stores, online platforms, and third-party retailers, and enhances its brand image through endorsements from well-known athletes and sports teams. A key aspect of Nike's strategy is its membership program, which offers exclusive access to products and content, fostering a deeper connection with consumers. Unlike many competitors, Nike places a strong emphasis on sustainability and corporate responsibility, aiming to reduce its environmental impact while promoting positive social change. The company's goal is to maintain its position as a leader in the sportswear market by continuously innovating and building strong relationships with its customers.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Beaverton, Oregon

Founded

1964

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