Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Footwear

Nike•Beaverton, OR

24d

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual with direct footwear manufacturing experience , a strong foundation in quality systems , and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across Nike’s global supply chain. You will bring energy and a new perspective, along with the ability to assess needs, prioritize, develop and implement viable solutions for multiple projects at any given time. An inquisitive nature and desire to understand how things go together a must. Key attributes include: Functional athletic footwear experience is a requirement for this role. Proven leadership in quality engineering, manufacturing environments, or product creation. Deep understanding of footwear product creation and Asia-based manufacturing. Ability to prioritize, assess needs, and implement viable solutions across multiple projects. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster a culture of quality and accountability. High comfort level with report generation and tools. This role requires someone who can mentor team members , influence stakeholders , and elevate product integrity standards across categories. WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON This role will work on the Footwear Product Integrity Issues Management team, a Global organization whose vision is delivering perfect product to every athlete. Our vision is to catalyze a culture of quality, internally and externally, that delivers world-class end-to-end quality management. The Product Integrity Issue Management team is a small but influential team that consults on footwear product during consumer creation, monitors and measures finished goods quality in the marketplace, and performs tactical work when there are large scale quality issues. As the Lead Footwear Quality Engineer Manager, you will be expected to help NIKE deliver superior quality product to our consumers. In your role as a quality management professional, you will collaborate with various footwear category teams, NIKE teams, and factory partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
7–10 years of relevant experience in footwear product creation and/or manufacturing systems
Experience working with Asia-based footwear manufacturing partners
Strong background in quality systems management and regulatory compliance
Proficiency in data analysis , reporting tools , and engineering software
Excellent leadership , influencing , and stakeholder management skills
Experience with Six Sigma , LEAN , or other continuous improvement methodologies
High comfort level with Smartsheet , Excel , PowerPoint , and Word
Ability to mentor and develop talent , fostering a high-performing team culture
Functional athletic footwear experience is a requirement for this role.
Proven leadership in quality engineering, manufacturing environments, or product creation.
Deep understanding of footwear product creation and Asia-based manufacturing.
Ability to prioritize, assess needs, and implement viable solutions across multiple projects.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster a culture of quality and accountability.
High comfort level with report generation and tools.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DOE , statistical analysis , and product safety standards
Additional certifications in Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), or Supply Chain a plus

Responsibilities

Be an integral part of the Product Integrity Issue Management team for footwear, ensuring alignment with Nike’s quality standards and strategic goals.
Responsible for covering multiple footwear categories and managing end-to-end quality issue investigations.
Provide expertise, mentorship, and development to a footwear product engineering team of 3.
Drive issue management strategy , root cause analysis, and corrective action planning across the E2E supply chain.
Collaborate with Product Creation , Global Sourcing & Manufacturing , and factory partners to ensure product excellence.
Provide technical guidance and data-driven insights to influence business decisions and continuous improvement.
Provide mentorship for new quality engineers and ensure consistent application of quality tools and processes.
Represent the team in cross-functional leadership forums , driving alignment and visibility for quality initiatives.
Serve as main contact for Geographies regarding all large-scale quality issues and assist them in addressing the issue and bringing to resolution.
Marketplace Feedback: Incorporate consumer feedback based on in-market product quality, and lessons applied to future product.
Meet with PI leadership to review ongoing and ad hoc quality issues, overall trends, as well as impacting design/development decisions and drive accountability for those decisions.