Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Supply Chain & Distribution
Manufacturing & Engineering
Location
Calzada legaría, Torre 1 Piso 7, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de Mexico 9040, Mexico
Job ID
R-87803
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
Who We Are
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. We’re looking for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Our culture thrives on embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about bringing what you have to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Who You Will Work With
You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Risk Engineering, Material Quality Engineering, Product Creation, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and Nike’s global Apparel and Accessories Manufacturing supplier base. You will report to the Director, Manufacturing & System Engineering and collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives.
Who We Are Looking For
An ideal candidate for Senior Manager – Manufacturing System Engineering is a strategic thinker with exceptional skills in Garment Manufacturing & Product Quality Management. They are detail oriented, proactive and thrive in fast paced environments. This person will have a strong understanding of Nike’s Apparel and Accessories’ Manufacturing’s strategic direction and excel at managing multiple stakeholders while advocating on behalf of Nike and our team’s interest
A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, with a strong background in Quality, Industrial Engineering and Garment Engineering.
A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications in relevant disciplines are preferred.
Expertise in quality & process engineering and the ability to analyze and improve complex manufacturing processes. A strategic mindset with the ability to envision and implement process improvements that drive operational excellence.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering tangible results in product quality improvements in the garment industry. Experience in textile chemistry and heat transfer applications would be a huge plus
Team Leadership: Lead and manage a dynamic engineering team to drive quality transformations at third party manufacturing partners. Fostering a high-performance culture through effective coaching, mentoring, and development.
Performance Management: Establish clear performance goals, conduct regular evaluations, and implement development plans to enhance team capabilities.
Talent Development: Identify skill gaps and provide training opportunities to build a robust engineering talent pipeline.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
Experience in change management and driving organizational transformation through team engagement and leadership.
What You Will Work On
You will be responsible for developing and implementing foundational capabilities to unlock Product Quality, Process Optimization, and Garment Engineering across Nike’s LATAM supplier base. This role is pivotal in driving quality and manufacturing efficiency within the manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with Nike’s strategic objectives.
Leadership: Lead to build strategy and execution plan for Nike’ Apparel and Accessories’ Quality, Industrial Engineering, and Garment Engineering principles within Nike’s manufacturing partner base to elevate their capabilities.
Build a strong partnership with Nike’s Product Risk Engineering, Material Quality Engineering and Product Creation teams, to deploy Nike’s product performance standards and lead the standardization of manufacturing processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency across Nike’s LATAM partner base.
Manufacturing Readiness: Build rigor in manufacturing integration process, leveraging engineering tools and best practices with quality/process engineering to mitigate risk at production.
Manufacturing Execution: Operate with world-class production quality engineering processes to assure perfect product is made right at the first time.
Manufacturing Efficiency: Drive strategic roadmap to improve overall efficiency of Nike’s factory partners.
Inspections & Audits: Continuously elevate the game in product inspection and audits and drive confluence with MSE teams and Issue Management team and Nike’s Manufacturing leadership.
Marketplace Feedback: Incorporate consumer feedback based on in-market product quality, and lessons applied to future product/manufacturing improvements.
Establish and monitor performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented initiatives and their impact on manufacturing efficiency and quality.
Oversee the application of Garment Engineering principles to innovate and standardize manufacturing processes, improving product quality and consistency.
Work closely with the Director, Manufacturing & System Engineering & other key stakeholders to align initiatives with Nike’s broader strategic roadmap for in-region manufacturing.
Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination within the team and across the global engineering team, promoting a culture of innovation and learning.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
What You Can Expect
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.
