Nike Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer Vietnam 

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City 

929757885

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This role will play a key part in advancing our global FW Manufacturing Engineering strategic initiatives by employing a standardized and consistent approach and cultivating the development of future-ready leaders.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in one or more of the areas of Engineering, Product Development, Automation, Lean, Manufacturing, or Quality Management.
• 3-5 years of people management/ leadership/ influence experience in Footwear or other industry.
• Bachelor's degree (ideally) with a focus in Engineering, Business Management or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Capable in System Thinking – Thinks beyond the tactical and about manufacturing at the system level.
• Data Driven – Understands the use of data and application of statistical methods and tools, able to leverage data for fact-based decision making.
• Forward and Conceptual Thinking – Proactively seeks diversity of inputs and potential solutions; Consistently challenges the status quo and thinks beyond traditional solutions and approaches.
• Experience in applying knowledge of Manufacturing Operations – systems, processes, technologies, and materials required to consistently produce finished goods to a measurable standard – to identify opportunities and drive progress against goals.
• Demonstrated experience in working with multiple functions/stakeholders.
• Proven team player/ people leader with ability to coach, develop and inspire.
• Strong communication skill with fluent verbal and written English language ability.
• Proficient in standard Microsoft Office programs, business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will contribute to Nike’s mission to produce the best footwear in the world by driving manufacturing and product excellence, as well as delivering the sustainable growth that will fuel our future.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Factory partners and cross functional teams to drive initiatives, functional best practices, new tools and systems, and forums in support of delivering product, product excellence and elevating product quality.
• Landscape factory partners modernization solutions and catalyse actions to proliferate those solutions (optimize, automate, digitalize).
• Drive manufacturing improvement through capability building and evolved factory digital connectivity.
• Drive Manufacturing Innovation at scale.
• Ensure alignment with global engineering strategies while delivering impactful solutions at the local level.