WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Nike Air Manufacturing & Innovation is transforming manufacturing through automation, robotics, connected systems, and Industry 4.0 capabilities. This role reports to the Director, Manufacturing Engineering Automation Global and provides direct leadership to Automation Engineers and Senior Automation Engineers supporting Air MI. You will partner closely with Lead Automation Engineers, Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, IT, and external technology providers to develop organizational capability and successfully deploy automation solutions.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an Automation Engineering Manager who is passionate about building teams, developing technical talent, and creating the organizational capability required to support Air MI’s long-term smart manufacturing vision.
This role is responsible for leading the engineering execution organization that transitions automation concepts into operational reality. This role focuses on building and leading the engineering team responsible for deployment, validation, commissioning, go-live, and operationalization of automation solutions.
The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who enjoys coaching engineers, developing talent, improving execution discipline, and building scalable engineering processes. They are equally comfortable navigating technical discussions and organizational challenges while creating an environment where engineers can thrive and grow their careers.
This individual will partner closely with the Lead Automation Engineer at AM93 to help mature Air MI’s smart manufacturing roadmap, automation investment pipeline, and deployment capability.
Key attributes for this role include:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in automation, controls, robotics, manufacturing systems, or engineering leadership.
- Previous experience leading engineers, technical teams, or project organizations.
- Demonstrated success developing technical talent and building high-performing teams.
- Experience supporting automation deployments in manufacturing environments.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership abilities.
- Experience balancing multiple priorities across project execution, resource planning, and team development.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As the Automation Engineering Manager, you will build and lead the engineering capability required to deploy and sustain automation solutions across Air MI. You will focus on talent development, resource planning, engineering execution, and organizational readiness while helping transform AM93 into Nike’s benchmark smart manufacturing facility.
You will:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Automation Engineers and Senior Automation Engineers supporting Air MI initiatives.
- Build the long-term engineering talent pipeline through recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, and career development.
- Partner with the Lead Automation Engineer at AM93 to convert automation strategies, roadmaps, and investment opportunities into executable deployment plans.
- Drive project execution discipline, engineering standards, and deployment best practices across the automation portfolio.
- Support resource planning, workload management, and project prioritization to ensure successful delivery.
- Establish skill redundancy and succession plans across critical automation technologies and manufacturing processes.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, safety, and innovation.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; suitable combinations of education, experience, or training may be accepted.
- At least 5 years of experience in automation, controls, robotics, manufacturing systems, or engineering leadership.
- Experience leading engineers, technical teams, or project organizations.
- Demonstrated success developing technical talent and building high-performing teams.
- Experience supporting automation deployments in manufacturing environments.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership abilities.
- Experience balancing project execution, resource planning, and team development priorities.
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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