Full-Time

Senior Product Engineering Manager

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Nike

Nike

10,001+ employees

Designs and sells athletic footwear and apparel

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Beaverton, OR, USA

Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S. except from AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, and WY.

Category
Engineering Management
Product Engineering Management
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fashion, Accessories Design, or Manufacturing and eight (8) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a designer-related occupation.
  • Or No degree and ten (10) years of progressive experience in the job offered or a designer-related occupation.
  • Experience must include the following:
  • Athletic Footwear Construction
  • Pattern Engineering
  • Last Engineering
  • Tooling Engineering
  • Mass/contract Manufacturing
  • Chemical and applications
  • Product creation and design
  • FMEA/DOE and SOP
  • Footwear Engineering Best Practices
Responsibilities
  • Provide engineering expertise to organization for current and future footwear (FW) builds leveraging documented Engineering best practices, quality standards and manufacturing expertise to influence and guide new model creation.
  • Set expert direction for NIKE Footwear in the in-house Footwear Lab.
  • Lead and drive performance, quality & craftsmanship excellence.
  • Collaborate with Innovation, FW category teams, manufacturing teams and overseas contract manufacturing partners to bring those new footwear concepts to life.
  • Identify and resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
  • Trouble-shoot issues in development, production and/or as raised by wear testing, design, etc.
  • Lead and manage engineers to collaborate with teams to identify and alleviate potential product or process concerns and provide recommendations for patterning, materials, construction, shape, fit, performance, cost and manufacturability.
  • Respond to requests from internal/external team as well as assist in providing input and technical solutions at the functional level.
  • Create and review Technical specification packages and production samples to ensure quality, manufacturability, and transferability to factory partners.
  • Lead engineering digital product creation strategy by implementing tools and driving category projects.
  • Define engineering functional strategy for team and facility: identify manufacturing infrastructure requirements, new manufacturing concepts/technologies/machinery.
  • Participate in sourcing discussions including providing technical assessment of factories.
  • Mentor and train teams on NIKE FW engineering best practices, product integrity, and fundamentals.
  • Lead high-profile cross category initiatives.
  • Work across cultures and navigate an organization matrix with sensitivity to a variety of cultures.

Nike designs and sells footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for athletes and everyday consumers. The company stands out in the competitive sportswear market by fostering brand loyalty through continuous product innovation and endorsements from high-profile athletes. Nike generates revenue through retail stores, online sales, and a membership program that offers exclusive access to products. Committed to sustainability, Nike aims to reduce its environmental impact while delivering high-quality products and exceptional retail experiences.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Beaverton, Oregon

Founded

1964

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What believers are saying

  • Nike's limited-edition releases, like with Chocolate Skateboards, drive consumer excitement.
  • Investment by Erste Asset Management shows confidence in Nike's growth potential.
  • Nike's expansion in international locations boosts brand visibility and potential sales.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging brands like On Running and Hoka challenge Nike's market position.
  • Direct-to-consumer brands offer personalized experiences, pressuring traditional retail models.
  • Geopolitical tensions could impact Nike's manufacturing operations in Southeast Asia.

What makes Nike unique

  • Nike's collaborations, like with Isamaya Ffrench, merge beauty and fashion effectively.
  • Seasonal launches, such as the Dunk Low 'Floral Swoosh', keep Nike's offerings timely.
  • Nike's flagship store at Dubai Airport enhances brand visibility in high-traffic locations.

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