Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
At Air Manufacturing Innovation (Air MI), we deliver on Nike's most daring dream: giving every athlete the unparalleled sensation of walking on air. Since Nike introduced the Air sole in 1979, no technology has become more synonymous with Nike than Air. Our teams engineer, make and perfect Nike's most advanced footwear components. Masters of teamwork, we challenge assumptions in order to get faster, drive efficiency and fine-tune technology to deliver quality performance plastic. At our state-of-the-art facilities located in Beaverton, Oregon and St. Charles, Missouri, Air MI is taking Air to places that we never thought possible. Learn more about Nike Air Manufacturing Innovation .
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WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As the Manager, Product Development Engineering, Design, you will lead a team of Design Engineers and report to the Director, Product Development Engineering, Design. You will work closely with Air Product Engineering, Tooling Engineering, MTO and Quality Engineering team members and management. People appreciate your ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences and gain alignment with multiple stakeholders. Outside of Air MI you may collaborate with key design engineering vendors
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Manager, Product Development Engineering, Design to join Air Manufacturing Innovation. This role is a key member of the team that delivers AIR by driving the adoption of new design capabilities, best practices, and standards. The candidate should be adaptable, solutions-oriented, inclusive, and respectful. They will prioritize in a constrained environment, engage with a diverse group of stakeholders, and clear obstacles for their team.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Material, Manufacturing or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.
- At least 5 years relevant engineering experience
- Experience leading a team or project
- Uses clear and concise communication that is tailored to the intended audience
- Proven ability to work with associates of all levels including people leaders, experts, engineers, technicians, and supervisors.
- Champion of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.
- Knowledge of Siemens NX and/or Solidworks applications a plus.
- Knowledge of Thermoforming of Thermoplastic Polyurethanes, RF Welding, Part Trimming, or Machine and Tooling Design a plus.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
This Design Engineering Manager role will require you to lead an engineering team to:
- Maximizing the potential of the team through consistent mentoring, training, and opportunities for professional development.
- Embraces and leads change within the teams and organization.
- Drives clarity through task and project prioritization, creation or improvement of systems-based work, and address resource and operational challenges in alignment with the department strategy.
- Creating and improving design and tooling operational excellence.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure tasks and projects are aligned and communicated.
- Leads a Design Engineering team responsible for:
- Part and tooling design for new product development
- Tooling related changes for continuous improvement to increase efficiencies within production
- Drive and adopt computational design best practice
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Benefits
Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.