Manager, Process Engineering, Air Manufacturing Innovation

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

The Manager, Process Engineering at Air MI leads a team responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining 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 objective of the Air MI Manufacturing System (AMS)—focusing on standardization, flow, stability, and Lean‑driven continuous improvement. You will partner closely with Product Development Design, Tooling, Quality Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, and Air Production to deliver safe, scalable, standardized, data‑driven processes that enable Air MI to meet demand, reduce scrap and waste, and operate as a standardized global network. The Manager, Process Engineering will manage a team of Process Engineers who will be responsible for the manufacturing readiness and performance of Air MI production equipment and product quality. This team will also drive Continuous Improvement.

Requirements

• At least 5 years engineering leadership experience in Plastics, Semiconductor, Technology, Oil & Gas/Chemicals 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
• Experience leading a team and driving accountability

Nice To Haves

• Experience in product development and validation in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Thermoforming of Thermoplastic Polyurethanes, RF Welding, and Part Trimming
• 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 across sheet, extrusion, foam, and air sole manufacturing
• 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 creation and validation rigor, including control plans, process specs, validation packages, and standard work in partnership with Air Standards and Quality Systems
• Ownership mindset to drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes. Demonstrate AMS behaviors, leading Kaizen events, reducing scrap and waste through RCAs, and advancing data‑driven digital and automation solutions across Air MI’s global manufacturing network
• Maximize the potential of the team through consistent mentoring, training, and opportunities for professional development
• Drive 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
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure tasks and projects are aligned and status is communicated

Benefits

• Screen readers
• Sign language interpreters
• Accessible and single location for in-person interviews
• Closed captioning
• Other reasonable modifications as needed

What This Job Offers

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