Nike · 2 days ago
Lead Product Development Engineer, Design, Air MI
St. Charles, Missouri
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expNike's Air Manufacturing Innovation (Air MI) is dedicated to delivering innovative footwear technology. As a Lead Product Development Engineer, you will lead a team of Design Engineers, collaborating cross-functionally to develop and improve Nike Air products and manufacturing processes.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Lead Part and tooling design for new product development
Lead tooling related changes for continuous improvement to increase operational efficiencies
Drive computational design best practices
Creating and improving design and tooling operational excellence
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure tasks and projects are aligned and communicated
Support the development of new air products
Support daily manufacturing operations
Solve problems using limited information and to implement solutions while foreseeing future implications
Contribute to documenting and maintaining standard work instructions for the design team
Provide direction and mentorship to your functional teammates while also communicating clearly to a broader audience
Use a collaborative approach that resolves tough organizational issues and disagreements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or other manufacturing related degree or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
Minimum 6 years of related manufacturing experience within a high-volume manufacturing production environment
Proficiency using CAD for complex product and tooling design. NX experience is preferable
Experience using PDM software and in depth understanding of revision control. Teamcenter experience is preferable
Experience with programming languages for scripting and developing applications for NX Open API
Validated project management skills
Great teamwork and communication skills with ability to work with associates of all levels
Proven ability to lead and mentor others within area of expertise
A demonstrated understanding of fabrication and tolerancing for both machined and additive tooling
Preferred
Experience with Six Sigma Tools and Lean Manufacturing methods
Experience with industrial equipment safety
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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