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 our Product Development Engineer II, you will support the daily manufacturing engineering needs of our production of Nike Air products. You will work in a highly collaborative environment with diverse team members from different functions at Nike Air MI (including but not limited to: Design and Quality Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing/Production and Planning).
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You will balance the competing priorities inherent in a high-volume manufacturing environment while maintaining a passion for driving improvement and innovation in Nike Air.
An ideal candidate will bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or other manufacturing related degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
- 2 +years directly related work experience.
- Knowledge of plastics processing as thermoforming, injection molding, radio frequency welding is preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting industrial processes, which requires strong knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems.
- Detailed and methodical approach to problem solving, with experience or classwork in Design of Experiments (DoE).
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma principles with statistical and analytical skills preferred.
- Ability to work with associates of all levels including directors, managers, engineers, machine operators, quality technicians, line supervisors, and maintenance technicians.
- Experience with CAD and 3D printing preferred.
- Understanding of machine controls systems preferred.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You will work on a team responsible for ensuring operation and upgrading strategic manufacturing processes, which produce Nike Air components.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Comply with Air MI Safety culture and expectations (including but not limited to 8 Safety principles, safety observations)
- Provide technical support to Manufacturing/Production to meet Overall Equipment Efficiencies KIPs.
- Design and execute experiments to understand key variables between material, process, tooling, and equipment.
- Provide technical support to maintain, repair and/or replace equipment and tooling, as well as modify existing production equipment to improve both reliability and functionality.
- Drive focused improvement initiatives for existing products and processes.
- Help drive engineering activities for new products, supporting prototype development runs and drive commercialization of new processes and tooling.
- Use Lean Manufacturing methods to minimize waste and enhance efficiencies.
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.