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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Director, Product Development Engineering, Automation & Controls, role will lead an engineering team responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining automation solutions in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will work closely with our cross-functional partners in safety, manufacturing operations, supply chain, technology and engineering to define and deliver our strategic priorities.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We seek a Director who has a demonstrated track record of team leadership, business results, balanced business and technical acumen, and cross-functional leadership across the enterprise to bring automation & controls capabilities to life. You will need to simultaneously understand the big picture opportunities and have a strong command of the details of complex and sophisticated scope and landscape.

• Proven experience in developing high-performing teams, building positive relationships with cross-functional partners, and ability to influence data-driven decisions and change across the enterprise.
• Demonstrated ability to balance innovation and manufacturing needs, ensuring that automation solutions are seamlessly integrated into production processes at scale while maintaining safety & quality standards, cost-efficiency and delivery timelines.
• Strong bias for action, progress over perfection mentality and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Effective in communicating complex, technical information with clarity to stakeholders, articulating the value proposition of each solution.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training
• A minimum of 10 years progressive experience in automation & controls in a manufacturing ecosystem.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Our Director will focus on leading through the development & execution of strategic, foundational and cutting-edge automation solutions that accelerate the future of Nike Air through operations data and insights to enable manufacturing innovation. This will be based on a solid understanding of business and operations needs to enable value delivery at scale with speed.

• Lead, inspire and motivate a team of Automation & Controls Engineers in our St Louis-area site to achieve Air MI’s enterprise strategic priorities.

• Lead the definition of the business direction and outcome by developing automation capabilities strategy, business case, KPIs and roadmap of the next generation automation capabilities for the site.
• Work closely with business, engineering and technology leaders and stakeholders to drive strategic alignment.
• Drive effective and efficient integrated planning and delivery of people, process, data and tools capabilities to unlock value for the business.
• Assess and manage internal and competitive automation capabilities.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person 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.

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.