Senior Chemical Engineer

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike is always on the offense and constantly innovating. We are looking for a Sr. Chemical Engineer to join the Nike Footwear Manufacturing & Engineering Team in Qingdao to help revolutionize the world’s best athletic footwear for the world’s best athletes*. A successful candidate will build knowledge of the company, product, materials, processes and customers, solve a range of product creation and engineering problems and analyze possible solutions using standard procedures while receiving a minimum level of guidance and direction.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

In this role, you will lead and drive strategic chemical projects aligned with the manufacturing and engineering initiatives, acting as functional expert in the chemical and chemical process areas.  You will be accountable for ensuring progress against Nike’s strategic goals and adherence to Nike’s manufacturing and quality standards.  You will demonstrate expertise in data analysis, solving complex engineering problems and recommending appropriate corrective actions.

You will support the elevation of manufacturing partner capabilities and provide guidance in new facility ramp-ups, ensuring consistent quality.  You will work with Nike leadership and factory teams to ensure best practices are implemented at manufacturing locations. 

You will utilize Chemical and Process Engineering knowledge and apply research towards the design, development, and scale up of new products and processes.  You will perform product and process development engineering work in one or more general engineering functions, including Chemical, Material, Innovation and Mechanical.  You will develop expertise in bottom-making technology to identify and resolve potential manufacturing issues in development.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As a Senior Chemical Engineer in the Nike Footwear Manufacturing Engineering team, you are part of a global team committed to delivering excellence to our product teams and to consumers every day. This role reports to the Manager, Manufacturing & Engineering based in Qingdao China. You will work closely with teams across the enterprise and around the world – Product Creation, NXT, Materials Supply Chain, Sourcing, Sustainability, Manufacturing Engineering, our Footwear vendors and Chemical vendors.

You will join a team that designs and develops new technologies, materials and manufacturing processes to create the world’s best athletic footwear. You will work closely with global cross-functional teams in the Nike organization as well as manufacturing partners and material suppliers.

You will be working with Nike leadership and factory teams to ensure best practices are implemented at our factories, utilizing chemical and process engineering knowledge to apply research towards the design, development, and scale up of new products and processes with the highest quality.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymers, or other related sub-specialty field or a minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experience.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Ability to think strategically and drive strategic priorities in a technical environment.
• Proven ability to work in diverse teams in a development or manufacturing setting and thrive.
• Ability to lead projects and project teams through openness and honesty and have the courage to make tough calls when needed.
• Proficient problem solver with a highly developed ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Ability to lead multiple complex projects concurrently and prioritize work according to potential impact with agility to switch priorities as circumstances require.
• Must have a customer focused, collaborative approach to working and the ability to give clear direction to internal and external partners.
• Ensures accountability of oneself and others.
• Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, Statistica, Excel and Design of Experiments (DOE).