Principal, Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Principal Manufacturing System Engineer

VIETNAM

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will join a team that transforms Apparel Manufacturing Industry for future while building the essential factory capabilities in Nike partner’s manufacturing process to create the world’s best sportswear apparel. You will work closely with global cross-functional teams within Nike and Nike’s Factory Partners. This role reports to Director – Manufacturing & Systems Engineering (South Asia) based in Singapore.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate needs to possess proven leadership and people management skills, demonstrating the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team. With expertise in process engineering, the candidate needs to be able to effectively analyse and improve complex manufacturing processes. In addition, the candidate has a solid understanding of manufacturing technologies and automation, particularly in error proofing, and has experience integrating new technologies into existing systems.

What You Bring:

• A 12+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, with a strong background in Quality Engineering, Quality Audit Protocols, Industrial Engineering, Lean, 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.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different cultures and organizational levels while building effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Proficiency in GSD and background in factory capacity planning & management.
• Experience in deploying and sustaining Continuous Improvement Methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Desired Attributes:

• A strategic mindset with the ability to envision and implement process improvements with a natural push for manufacturing excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering tangible results in manufacturing environments.
• A commitment to quality and continuous improvement, with a passion for innovation and excellence.
• The ability to influence and build consensus among stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and technologies used in manufacturing systems engineering.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Lead to build strategy and execution plan for Nike’ Apparel and Accessories’ Quality, Lean, Industrial Engineering, and Garment Engineering principles within Nike’s manufacturing partner base to elevate their capabilities
• Partnership: Collaborate with the Product Risk Engineering, Manufacturing System Engineering and Advance Manufacturing Engineering team to align and drive Nike’s strategic manufacturing goals and continuous improvement objectives and to support the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies that enhances foundational capabilities and connect the dots to Nike’s overall enterprise strategy and business goals
• Product Risk Assessment: Build a strong partnership with Nike’s Product Risk 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 APAC 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 track performance metrics to assess the impact of implemented initiatives on manufacturing outcomes.
• Work closely with the Director, Manufacturing & System Engineering 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 supplier base, promoting a culture of innovation and learning.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented initiatives and their impact on manufacturing efficiency and quality.