Engineer II, Product Development Design, Air Manufacturing Innovation

Nike•Saint Charles, MO

About The Position

At Air Manufacturing Innovation (Air MI), teams engineer, manufacture, and refine Nike Air footwear components. The Product Development Engineer II, Design joins the Design Engineering team to help commercialize and manufacture Nike Air products and improve existing manufacturing processes. Reporting to the Manager, Product Development Engineering, Design, this individual contributor executes assigned design work and collaborates with experienced engineers and cross-functional partners on complex technical challenges. The role applies 3D CAD design, engineering fundamentals, tooling design, and manufacturing knowledge to develop practical solutions from concept through release. Work spans new products, processes, materials, and continuous improvement, including hands-on manufacturing-floor support. The position requires collaboration across multiple functions, attention to downstream manufacturing impacts, and the ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Occasional domestic and international travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or another related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
At least 2 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, product development, tooling design, or a related manufacturing environment.
Proficiency using 3D CAD software for product, part, and tooling design.
Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, tolerancing, and design for manufacturing.
Experience using PDM software and revision-control processes.
Ability to manage multiple competing engineering assignments and priorities.
A detailed and methodical approach to problem-solving, including analyzing technical problems and developing practical solutions.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion.

Nice To Haves

NX experience.
Experience with high-volume manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, tooling fabrication, or additive manufacturing.
Knowledge or experience with thermoforming and plastic product manufacturing.
Teamcenter experience.

Responsibilities

Design parts and tooling for new product development, progressing designs from concept through detailed documentation and release.
Develop and implement tooling and design changes to improve manufacturing performance, reliability, quality, and operational efficiency.
Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, GD&T, design documentation, and released design data.
Collaborate with Tooling Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Materials, and other partners to align technical requirements, priorities, and timelines.
Support development and commercialization of new Air products, including prototype builds, tooling trials, design iterations, and production implementation.
Provide hands-on engineering support on the manufacturing floor to troubleshoot product, tooling, and manufacturing issues.
Analyze technical problems, develop practical solutions, and consider downstream manufacturing impacts in design decisions.
Participate in design reviews, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement activities.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of design standards, best practices, standard work, and engineering documentation.
Share technical knowledge and clearly communicate design intent, technical decisions, and engineering recommendations to cross-functional partners.