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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The ideal candidate will be part of the Nike Flyknit Engineering team in Vietnam, collaborating with cross-functional partners in Product Creation, Manufacturing, and Global Flyknit teams. The incumbent will report to the Flyknit Engineering Manager and work closely with teams in Beaverton, Ningbo, and Shenzhou Group to drive innovation and execution.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for knit innovation and footwear performance. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving abilities, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable working across functions and cultures. This role requires a balance of hands-on development, process optimization, and cross-team collaboration.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 1-3 years of experience in textile engineering, footwear development, or related fields.
Experience with knitting machines, yarns, and textile structures.
Proficient in English communication, both verbal and written.
Willingness to be based in Ho Chi Minh City or other Nike Vietnam locations, depending on business needs.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
In this role, you will help bring Flyknit innovation to life by developing and refining knit structures, processes, and tooling to meet design and performance goals. You’ll work hands-on with machines, collaborate with design and manufacturing teams, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. To that end, you’ll,
Engineer Flyknit uppers by translating design intent into machine-ready knit programs.
Optimize knit structures for performance, durability, and manufacturability.
Collaborate with Design, Development, and Manufacturing teams to ensure alignment across functions.
Support Knit development and validation, including provide knit feedback and suggestions to Development team for enhancing knit manufacturability.
Troubleshoot knit-related issues in development, commercialization and production, proposing actionable solutions.
Analyse yarn behaviour and knit performance using lab testing, fit and wear testing.
Document knit issue findings and maintain clear communication with Global Flyknit teams.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
