Flyknit Specialist I– Bowerman Footwear Lab

NIKE WHQ, BEAVERTON OREGON, USA 

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This Flyknit Specialist I will work cross functionally and collaborate with Flyknit Programmers, Engineers, Materials, and Maintenance to explore, develop, and deliver high quality and timely NIKE Flyknit products. They interact with partners in NIKE’s Global Footwear, Innovation, and Dimension teams to create performance, Lifestyle, and sample Flyknit footwear models. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Flyknit production is critical for Flyknit footwear concepts that drives 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 1 to be part of our Bowerman Footwear Lab and Flyknit product Creation team at NIKE’s World Headquarters.

• Flexible, self-starter, motivated to continually learn and grow
• Innovative mindset, 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 comfortable working in a hands-on environment
• Basic understanding of the E2E footwear creation processes

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
• A minimum of 0-1 year directly relevant work experience

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As a Flyknit Specialist 1, you will be and 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 stakeholders
• Technical Specialist to fabricate, manufacture, analysis, and finish Flyknit upper concepts 
• Own technical expertise for assigned machinery including:
  • Documenting operating procedures and key-learnings through project lifecycles Troubleshooting mechanical issues in conjunction with Flyknit maintenance team
  • Communicating standard technical information and/or operating procedures when projects or stakeholders require information
  • Onboarding new team members or stakeholders through hands on immersive training 
• Problem solving technical and non-technical issues through fact finding, seeking for 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), 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 to accelerate product performance, problem solving production quality and speed to market.