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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
Manufacturing Systems Engineering is one of the keys to drive the FW Innovation, Manufacturing and Product Excellence. We have established a unified Footwear Engineering Manufacturing team (FME) in the Footwear Supply Chain organization (FWSC). We are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join our office in Taichung City, to be part of a global organization dedicated to delivering excellence to our consumers every day.
As Lead, Manufacturing Systems Engineering on the Footwear Manufacturing Engineering team, you will collaborate with diverse team of engineering subject matter experts with various experience in a multitude of disciplines. Key partners are the teams within the Footwear Manufacturing Engineering team and collaborate with other Functions such as Product Creation, Sourcing, Responsible Supply Chain, and Cost Engineering in partnership with our Factory Partners, collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders.
Detail-oriented and results-driven, you will work at the country level across all partners located within and across countries and will strive to ensure connectivity with the local Partner Management office (PMO) leadership. You are comfortable engaging with different factory partners and internal teams, tailoring your messages accordingly and building strong partnerships. This role is perfect for a team-player with drive, curiosity, and strong communication skills.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON
You will contribute to Nike’s mission to produce the best footwear in the world by driving manufacturing and product excellence, as well as delivering the sustainable growth that will fuel our future. Ensure alignment with global engineering strategies while delivering impactful solutions at the local level. Landscape factory partners modernization solutions and catalyze actions to proliferate those solutions (optimize, automate, digitalize). Drive manufacturing improvement through capability building and evolved factory digital connectivity.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Systems Engineering teammates, Manufacturing Engineering, Factory partners and cross functional teams to drive initiatives, functional best practices, new tools and systems, and forums in support of delivering product, product excellence and elevating product quality.
Your typical day/week will include ensuring you’re focused on and progressing against clearly defined weekly and seasonal priorities. You’ll drive an annual calendar of engagement with Factory Partners to deliver results against immediate needs as well as long-term priorities.
WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH
This role can be based in Taichung, and it reports into a Footwear Manufacturing Engineering Director. This role will work collaboratively with external Footwear Manufacturing Partners, across the full Footwear Supply Chain organization, and with other key stakeholders.
WHAT YOU BRING
Ideally Bachelor's degree with a focus in Engineering, Business Management or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
8+ years relevant experience in one or more of the areas of Engineering, Product Development, Automation, Lean, Manufacturing, or Quality Management.
Experience in applying knowledge of Manufacturing Operations – systems, processes, technologies, and materials required to consistently produce finished goods to a measurable standard – to identify opportunities and drive progress against goals is preferred.
Capable in System Thinking – Thinks beyond the tactical and about manufacturing at the system level; Data Driven – Understands the use of data and application of statistical methods and tools, able to leverage data for fact-based decision making; Forward and Conceptual Thinking – Proactively seeks diversity of inputs and potential solutions; Consistently challenges the status quo and thinks beyond traditional solutions and approaches is a plus.
Demonstrated experience in working with multiple functions/stakeholders; Ability to network across a complex, matrixed environment, and utilize internal and external resources; Influencing skills & ability to collaborate and drive change with various external partners and cross-functional internal teams
Comfortable engaging with both external partners and internal stakeholders and building strong partnerships; Ability to maintain focus through ambiguity and change
Strong English written and verbal communication skills; Project and time management skills; commitment to delivering results, on time; Proficient in standard MS Office programs, business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Ability to travel 10%
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.