Principal Engineering Technician - Bowerman Footwear Lab
Principal Engineering Technician - Bowerman Footwear Lab
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Job Description
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
You will be interacting with partners across the BFL and outside the BFL which (but are not limited to) Nikes Global Footwear Footwear Innovation Design Athlete Services Materials Development Footwear Product Testing Engineering and Product Development.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Bowerman Footwear Lab (BFL) is a onestop shop for Creation Collaboration and Education for the greater Nike Footwear community. Were looking for a Principal FW Molded Component Engineering Technician passionate about athletic footwear that hits the highest performance and sustainable manufacturing standards. A successful candidate will be able to perform in a fastpaced matrixed organization within the BFL. The ideal candidate is an engineering technician motivated to continually grow and learn with an innovative mindset. We are looking for a strong team player who is proficient multitasker who can work on multiple processes simultaneously.
- Someone who is a selfstarter who identifies process improvements and suggests innovative solutions. Must adapt quickly to changing project needs
- A strong critical thinker with analytical skills for process evaluation and improvement as well as a focus on project management and teamwork.
- Someone who is comfortable in a handson environment with basic knowledge of E2E footwear creation R&D process engineering and smallscale manufacturing.
Additional requirements:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education experience or training
- A minimum of 3 years directly relevant work experience
- Engineering or Technical Degree in a related field or minimum of 3 years direct experience
- Proven experience working in a fastpaced lowvolume manufacturing environment with familiarity in processing materials such as Plastic Foams Polyurethane Rubber and Composites
- Effective project management skills including experience with related software (e.g. Miro Airtable)
- Strong problemsolving skills attention to detail and comfort operating in ambiguity
WHAT YOULL WORK ON
As a Principal FW Molded Component Engineering Technician you will be an essential member of the Molded Component Center (MCC). Critical to supporting the overall strategy of the Bowerman Footwear Lab and MCC. In this role you will be relied upon to oversee maintenance troubleshooting and calibration of our machinery guaranteeing the reliability of our manufacturing operations including:
- Lead Project Execution: Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to translate highlevel project goals into actionable steps drive successful project completion and troubleshoot mechanical issues in conjunction with the BFL maintenance team.
- Technical Expertise: Utilize expertise in processing plastics rubber composites and foams in a footwear manufacturing environment to provide highquality molded components supporting the footwear creation process.
- Communication and Documentation: Communicate standard technical information and/or operating procedures to stakeholders and document operating procedures project closeout and key learnings throughout project lifecycles.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers sign language interpreters accessible and single location for inperson interviews closed captioning and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover as you navigate our application process that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
