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 Jordan Costing & Engineering team sits within Jordan Product Creation and drives cost and value excellence across the entire footwear portfolio. In this role, you will partner closely with Design, Product Line Management, Product Development, Engineering, Sourcing, Material Development and Margin Planning to turn creative ideas into scalable, profitable products. You will also collaborate with both WHQ and Asia-based partners – including the Nike Value Engineering team to align on costing strategy and share best practices; the PMO (Partner Management Office) and PCC (Factory Partners) to ensure implement cost optimization. This role reports to Sr. Manager, Costing & Engineering. Together, these partnerships enable consistent, value-driven decision-making that balances performance, sustainability and profitability across Jordan Footwear.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking a strategic and collaborative leader with deep expertise in costing and engineering. This individual combines solid foundation in footwear process with strong business acumen, leading initiatives that enhance product performance, consumer value, and profitability. They thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and inspire others to approach challenges with creativity and precision.
The ideal candidate:
- Demonstrates strong analytical and financial skills to drive data-informed decisions.
- Balances creativity and footwear acumen to optimize cost, design intent, and sustainability.
- Leads with curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.
- Excels in collaboration, communication, and influencing across global teams.
- Operates as both a “player and coach,” mentoring teammates in cost and value engineering practices.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll lead costing functions for assigned categories to guide cost excellence throughout the product creation lifecycle. You will shape costing strategies, influence design and product decisions, and drive cross-functional collaboration to balance performance, sustainability, and profitability.
In this role, you will:
- Inform, drive, and facilitate decisions throughout the product creation process to maximize consumer value.
- Establish and continuously improve best practices for cost engineering across global product creation teams.
- Partner with design and development teams to identify cost-effective materials and construction methods.
- Support cost reviews and provide actionable insights to achieve margin and financial targets.
- Act as a subject-matter expert in cost engineering disciplines and contribute to margin planning and strategic sourcing.
- Develop and deliver training to enhance cost capability across cross-functional partners.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to promote innovative technologies that improve performance and cost efficiency.
- Mentor and coach team members on Nike’s Costing Framework and Value Engineering principles.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in product development, costing, engineering, manufacturing, or related fields.
- Proven expertise in footwear construction, material and manufacturing processes.
- Strong understanding of how product creation decisions affect margin and profitability.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate clear, data-driven reports as needed,
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the year domestically and internationally.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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.
