The Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will play a critical role in driving the innovation and advancement of Nike’s manufacturing processes through the development and implementation of advanced capabilities in Automation and Digitization. This position will lead and ensure the integration of cutting-edge technologies that enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering work in the design, development, and deployment of automation and digitization solutions across Nike’s manufacturing operations.
- Collaborate with the Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to align team initiatives with Nike’s strategic roadmap for technological innovation in manufacturing.
- Drive the adoption of advance technologies, including robotics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT), to create a smart manufacturing environment.
- Oversee the development of automation frameworks and standards that ensure consistency, reliability, and scalability of automated systems.
- Conduct technical assessments and feasibility studies for new automation and digitization projects, providing data-driven recommendations.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of advanced capabilities into product and process design.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of automation and digitization initiatives and their impact on manufacturing performance.
What You Bring:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Advanced Manufacturing, with a strong focus on Automation and Digitization.
- Proficiency in GSD and background in factory capacity planning & management.
- Proven leadership in managing engineering teams and guiding the development of complex automation projects.
- Expertise in automation technologies, software development for manufacturing systems, and experience with digitization initiatives.
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications are preferred.
- Experience with project management methodologies and tools, with a track record of delivering automation projects on time and within budget.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to innovate and improve manufacturing processes through technology.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
Desired Attributes:
- A passion for innovation and a deep understanding of the latest trends in automation and digitization technologies.
- The ability to inspire and lead a team to achieve ambitious goals and foster a culture of excellence.
- A strategic mindset with the capability to envision and implement long-term technological advancements in manufacturing.
- Strong technical acumen and a commitment to staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and complex project timelines.
- Comprehensive experience managing projects from inception through completion, ensuring scope, timeline, and quality objectives are met.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication
Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Advanced Manufacturing
- Proficiency in GSD and factory capacity planning & management
- Proven leadership in managing engineering teams
- Expertise in automation technologies
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
- Experience with project management methodologies and tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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