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 candidate will report directly to the Korea Innovation Director of Engineering in Busan, Korea. They will work alongside Innovation Project Managers and individual contributors with expertise in various engineering disciplines, including Product, Tooling, Pattern, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Costing, Sustainability, Knit Engineering, Robotics, Process Optimization, and Product Development. Primarily, the candidate will collaborate with Nike and its manufacturing partner teams in Korea while also having opportunities to work with teams across Asia and the USA.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
NIKE, Inc. is searching for a curious and driven Lead Engineer, Innovation to join the Innovation team in Busan, South Korea. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Footwear Development, Manufacturing Processes, and Equipment Development. They should also be adept at thinking outside the box to develop innovative solutions that streamline manufacturing and enhance performance and footwear fit. A self-starter, flexible thinker, and effective communicator, the candidate must be comfortable working cross-functionally and capable of influencing diverse personalities and perspectives. These skills are essential for collaborating across the Innovation team and various functions within Nike's matrixed organization. Proficiency in technical writing, an engineering mindset, data-driven decision-making, creativity, and the ability to challenge conventional methods are highly valued.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 6 years of experience in footwear product engineering, manufacturing, or development.
- Extensive knowledge of footwear lasts, patterns, tooling, and various construction methods.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple engineering workstreams simultaneously.
- Experience in machine design and development, including machine vision systems and robotics.
- Excellent storytelling and English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to travel up to 10% of the time, including domestic and international locations.
- This is a local role, based in Busan, South Korea. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As a Lead Innovation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing new product, process, and equipment innovations that shape the future of footwear. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Drive product and process excellence from initial idea to pilot.
- Lead Tech Package reviews (tooling and pattern) for each sample build round.
- Drive adoption of engineering best practices across NXT and PIC engineering teams.
- Collaborate with Nike manufacturing partners and vendors to invent and develop equipment that enables product innovations.
- Design, plan, and execute engineering trials and analyze results to determine necessary actions for achieving program targets, including performance and fit, cost, sustainability, and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with product development and functional engineering teams to commercialize product innovations.
- Lead high-profile engineering initiatives.
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.
