Director, Manufacturing Engineering Process Global, Air Manufacturing Innovation

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

The Director, Manufacturing Process Engineering at Air MI leads Process Engineering to establish and sustain globally capable manufacturing for Nike Air Technology. The function sets network process standards, scales processes across sites, and owns manufacturing readiness and the sustained performance of production equipment and product quality. The team develops, optimizes, and sustains the manufacturing processes used to create Nike Air components across sheet, extrusion, air soles, and foam production. This role shapes process capability and manufacturing readiness in alignment with the Air MI Manufacturing System (AMS)—focusing on standardization, flow, stability, quality, and Lean-driven continuous improvement. You will partner closely with Product Development Design, Tooling, Quality Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Air Standards, Human Resources (workforce planning and technical depth), and Information Technology (MES, data platforms, analytics, and traceability) to deliver safe, scalable, standardized, data-driven processes that enable Air MI to meet demand, reduce scrap and waste, and operate as a unified global network. The Director, Manufacturing Process Engineering manages a team of Process Engineers responsible for manufacturing readiness and the ongoing performance of Air MI production equipment and product quality.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of process engineering leadership experience in plastics, semiconductor, technology, oil & gas/chemicals, aerospace, automotive or food & beverage manufacturing industries
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering
• Process simulation/optimization/digital twin technology, heat/mass balance, Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, statistical modeling/analysis
• Track record of leading modernization of manufacturing systems—connecting equipment, processes, and data—to enable predictive insights, standardized execution, and faster, evidence-based decisions across the network.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading a team and creating, driving, and communicating a strategy
• Experience in process development and validation in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of thermoforming of thermoplastic polyurethanes, RF welding, and part trimming is preferred
• Proven ability to work with associates of all levels including machine operators, supervisors, experts, engineers, technicians, and executives

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Process Engineering team, driving technical excellence, talent growth, and disciplined engineering practices
• Own process design, capability, and optimization, ensuring stable, robust processes that meet throughput, OEE, and Cpk requirements while supporting Air MI network standardization
• Oversee process monitoring and troubleshooting, enabling rapid response to abnormalities and improving machine availability through expert understanding of materials, tooling, equipment, and key machine operating parameters
• Ensure documentation and validation rigor, including control plans, process specifications, validation packages, and standard work in partnership with Air Standards and Quality Systems
• Demonstrate an ownership mindset and AMS behaviors: lead Kaizen events, reduce scrap and waste through root cause analysis, and advance data-driven digital and automation solutions across Air MI’s global manufacturing network
• Maximize the potential of the team through consistent mentoring, training, and professional development
• Drive clarity through task and project prioritization, systems-based work, and addressing resource and operational challenges in alignment with department strategy
• Collaborate with stakeholders so priorities, alignment, and status are clear and current

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director