The ideal candidate will lead within the Nike Flyknit Engineering team in Vietnam, partnering with cross-functional teams in Product Creation, Manufacturing, Tooling, and Global Flyknit. The incumbent will report to the Flyknit Engineering Manager and collaborate closely with teams in Beaverton, Ningbo, and Shenzhou Group to drive strategic innovation, elevate technical standards, and mentor junior engineers.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORThe ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in knit innovation and footwear engineering. This individual brings a strategic mindset, strong leadership, and a proven ability to drive complex development projects from concept to production. They thrive in dynamic environments, lead cross-functional collaboration, and elevate team capabilities through mentorship and technical guidance.
Minimum 5 years of experience in textile engineering, footwear development, or related fields.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced knowledge of knitting machines, yarns, textile structures, and knit programming.
Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
Experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers.
Willingness to be based in Ho Chi Minh City or other Nike Vietnam locations, depending on business needs.
In this role, you will lead Flyknit engineering initiatives, translating advanced design concepts into scalable knit solutions. You’ll drive technical excellence, resolve complex knit challenges, and shape development strategies across multiple projects and teams. To that end, you’ll,
Lead the engineering of Flyknit uppers by translating complex design intent into optimised, machine-ready knit programs.
Drive innovation in knit structures to meet performance, durability, and manufacturability goals.
Provide strategic guidance and technical leadership across Design, Development, Manufacturing teams and Flyknit external partners.
Oversee knit development and validation, offering expert feedback to enhance manufacturability and scalability.
Resolve high-impact knit issues during development, commercialization, and production through root cause analysis and cross-functional coordination.
Analyse yarn behaviour and knit performance using lab testing, fit trials, and wear testing protocols.
Document and communicate technical findings, decisions, and best practices to global Flyknit teams.
Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing across Asia Flyknit teams and factory partners.
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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.
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