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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
We are hiring a Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer for our Jakarta office, as part of the Footwear Manufacturing Engineering team. Reporting to the Director of Footwear Manufacturing Systems Engineering, you'll collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering team, Factory Partners and other teams across Product Creation, Sourcing, Responsible Supply Chain, and Cost Engineering. This role covers all factory partners located within the country and ensures alignment with the Partner Management Office leadership.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer will play a pivotal role in advancing Nike’s global Footwear Manufacturing Engineering strategic initiatives. By utilising a standardised approach and fostering the development of future-ready leaders.
Brings a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in Engineering, Quality Management, Product Development, Automation, Lean, or Manufacturing, along with 3-5 years of leadership or influential team experience in Footwear or comparable industries.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Business Management, or a related field; a Master’s degree is considered an advantage.
Demonstrates strong system thinking, considering manufacturing at a holistic level, and is highly data-driven, leveraging statistical tools for informed decision-making.
Shows forward-thinking and conceptual problem-solving skills, always seeking diverse perspectives and challenging conventional approaches.
Possesses extensive knowledge of manufacturing operations, including systems, processes, technologies, and materials, to identify opportunities and drive measurable progress.
Has a proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Exhibits strong people leadership and communication skills in English, is proficient with standard MS Office and business intelligence tools such as Tableau and Power BI, and is willing to travel 15-20% of the time.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will contribute to Nike’s mission to produce the best footwear in the world by driving product and manufacturing excellence, as well as delivering the sustainable growth that will fuel our future.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, factory partners, and cross-functional teams to drive initiatives, implement functional best practices, introduce new tools and systems, and establish forums that enhance product delivery, quality, and excellence.
Develop, implement, and validate effective quality solutions and best practices in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering to elevate product quality.
Shape the future of quality by influencing results among internal stakeholders and factory partner teams, and by designing tools to monitor progress effectively.
Foster manufacturing improvement through capability development and the implementation of modernized manufacturing solutions.
Drive manufacturing innovation at scale.
Ensure adherence to global Footwear Manufacturing Engineering strategies, while delivering impactful, locally tailored solutions.
Note: At Nike, we're committed to providing a fair and transparent application process for all applicants. Nike does not charge candidates any fees for recruitment or applications.
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.
