Flyknit Specialist I, Bowerman Footwear Lab

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, it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Flyknit Production is essential for Flyknit footwear concepts that drive product creation and decision-making at NIKE! We do everything from developing new designs and technologies to producing one-of-a-kind products for NIKE's most high-profile product lines. Our team is a vital component in developing the future of NIKE footwear. We're looking for a Flyknit Specialist I to be part of our Bowerman Footwear Lab and Flyknit Product Creation team at NIKE's World Headquarters.
This candidate needs possess the following traits and skills:

• Flexible, self-starter, motivated to continually learn and grow
• Innovative approach, creative problem solver, and process-oriented
• Strong focus on project management and collaboration
• Understanding of textile, engineering, and manufacturing processes
• Possess a mechanical approach and working in a hands-on environment
• Basic understanding of the E2E footwear creation processes

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As a Flyknit Specialist I, you will be an essential member of the Flyknit Production team. Critical to supporting the overall strategy of the Bowerman Footwear Lab and Flyknit Product Creation. In this role, you will be relied upon to help elevate and identify ways to accelerate our current manufacturing processes, challenges, quality, and tools including:

• Project manage multiple Flyknit footwear concepts, drive collaborating with creative solutions and provide quality feedback to Flyknit Programmers, Engineers, and product collaborators
• Technical Specialist to fabricate, manufacture, analysis, and finish Flyknit upper concepts
• Own technical expertise for assigned machinery including:
• Documenting operating procedures and key takeaways through project lifecycles, solving mechanical issues in conjunction with Flyknit maintenance team
• Communicating standard technical information and/or operating procedures when projects or partners require information
• Onboarding new team members or stakeholders through hands-on immersive training
• Problem-solving technical and non-technical issues through fact-finding, seeking clarification and basic analysis
• Support data collection, evaluation, and reporting relevant to Flyknit production (e.g., machine setup/adjustments, defects/quality, and other knit critical measurements), and make operational decisions based on results.
• Implement tasks with flexibility and the appropriate sense of urgency
• Cultivate a deep understanding of knit footwear concepts with a focus on accelerating product performance, problem-solving production quality, and speed to market.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

• You will work multi-functionally and collaborate with Flyknit Programmers, Engineers, Materials, and Maintenance to explore, develop, and deliver high-quality and timely NIKE Flyknit products.
• You will be interacting with partners in Nike's Global Footwear, Innovation, and Dimension teams to create Performance, Lifestyle, and sample Flyknit footwear models.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Associates or bachelor's degree in Textile, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field is preferred
• 2+ years relevant work experience in footwear product creation, knitting or related field and industry
• Thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environment; familiarity working on Stoll flat knit machines, CNC's, Cutters, or related technologies
• Effective project management skills and related software's (Workfront, Airtable)
• Experience in engineering and/or manufacturing in a high-volume production environment creating high-value products
• Passion for making; technical confidence working with your hands
• Versatile, thorough, problem-solving skills, and comfort operating in ambiguity
• Ability to drive collaboration and communication within a complex group

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 committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.