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.
LEAD, ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This team leads the advancement of automation and digitization across Nike’s manufacturing network. The role reports to the Director of Manufacturing Systems Engineering, South Asia, and partners with Apparel and Accessories Factory Partners, internal Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and technology integrators.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is looking for a leader who blends technical mastery with bold vision—an engineer who thrives where automation meets innovation. This person excels at designing scalable systems, navigating complexity, and pushing manufacturing capabilities forward. They bring sharp analytical instincts, a strong command of automation and digitization technologies, and the presence to influence cross‑functional partners. They operate with clarity and conviction, inspire teams to reach further, and consistently find new ways to make manufacturing smarter, faster and more resilient. They anticipate challenges, solve with precision, and energize others through their drive for continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
Open to work in Vietnam
Minimum 5 years of experience in advanced manufacturing with emphasis on automation and digitization
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Experience with General Sewing Data (GSD), capacity planning, and leading engineering teams
Background in automation technologies, software for manufacturing systems, and digitization initiatives; project management experience preferred
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll lead the strategy and execution of automation and digitization solutions across Nike’s global manufacturing network. You’ll partner across engineering, factory, and cross‑functional teams to build modern, scalable systems that elevate performance and transform operations.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Factory Partners, Supply Chain, and technology teams to deliver integrated solutions
Lead end‑to‑end design, development, and deployment of automation and digitization initiatives
Co‑create modernization roadmaps with factory partners to accelerate capability building
Drive adoption of robotics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in manufacturing
Develop automation frameworks and standards that ensure reliability, consistency, and scalability
Conduct technical assessments and feasibility studies to guide investment and capability decisions
Enable knowledge sharing across product, engineering, and process teams; define and track KPIs for performance impact
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.
