Senior Chemical Engineer at Nike

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORNike is always on the offense and constantly innovating. We are looking for a Sr. Chemical Engineer to join the Nike Manufacturing and Chemical Engineering Team within Footwear Supply chain at Phil H Knight to help make EPIC (Emotion Performance Iconic Craft) footwear for the worlds best athletes*. A successful candidate is a self starter and will build knowledge of the company product materials processes and consumers solve a range of product creation and engineering problems and analyze possible solutions using standard procedures.WHAT YOU WILL WORK ONIn this role you will lead and drive strategic underfoot solutions aligned with Nike Inc innovation strategy acting as functional expert in the Chemical Engineering. You will be accountable for ensuring progress against Nikes strategic goals and adherence to Nikes manufacturing and quality standards. You will demonstrate expertise in data analysis solving complex engineering problems and recommending appropriate corrective actions.You will utilize Chemical and Process Engineering knowledge and apply towards 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 WITHYou will join a team that designs and develops new technologies materials and manufacturing processes to create the worlds 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 BRINGBachelors Masters or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Chemistry Polymers or other related sub-specialty field or a minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experienceAbility to think strategically and drive strategic priorities in a technical environmentProven ability to work in diverse teams in a development or manufacturing setting and thriveAbility to lead projects and project teams through openness and honesty and have the courage to make tough calls when neededProficient problem solver with a highly developed ability to deal with ambiguityAbility to lead multiple complex projects concurrently and prioritize work according to potential impact with agility to switch priorities as circumstances requireMust have a consumer focused collaborative approach to working and ability to give clear direction to internal and external partnersExperience with data analysis tools such as Minitab Statistica Excel and Design of Experiments (DOE) is a plusWe 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.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Sourcing,Procurement,Continuous Improvement,Financial Concepts,HR Sourcing,Supply Chain Experience,Sensors,Project Management,Process Engineering,Organic Chemistry,Manufacturing,Analytics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1