Engineer II, Product Development Design, Air Manufacturing Innovation

At Air Manufacturing Innovation (Air MI), we deliver on Nike's most daring dream: giving every athlete the unparalleled sensation of walking on air. Since Nike introduced the Air sole in 1979, no technology has become more synonymous with Nike than Air. Our teams engineer, make, and perfect Nike's most advanced footwear components. Masters of teamwork, we challenge assumptions to get faster, drive efficiency, and fine‑tune technology to deliver quality performance solutions.

At our state‑of‑the‑art facilities located globally, Air MI is taking Air to places that we never thought possible.

As a Product Development Engineer II, Design, you will join the Design Engineering team at Air Manufacturing Innovation and report to the Manager, Product Development Engineering, Design. You will collaborate multi-functionally with Project Management, Materials, Product Engineering, Equipment Controls and Safety, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Tooling Manufacturing teams.

You will work alongside experienced engineers and cross‑functional partners to develop solutions for new Nike Air products and improve existing manufacturing processes. Success in this role requires a hands-on approach, strong collaboration, and the ability to balance multiple engineering priorities.

We are looking for a Product Development Engineer II, Design to join a team of engineers responsible for commercializing and manufacturing Nike Air products. This role works cross‑functionally on projects ranging from new products, processes, and materials to continuous improvement of our existing product portfolio.

The ideal candidate will apply experience in 3D CAD design, engineering fundamentals, tooling design, and manufacturing to develop practical solutions from concept through release. They will leverage established design practices, the experience of teammates, and hands‑on learning to solve engineering problems and support successful implementation in manufacturing.

The ideal candidate is also curious, adaptable, solution‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This is an individual contributor role with responsibility for executing assigned design work while collaborating with more experienced engineers and cross‑functional partners on complex technical challenges.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or another related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, product development, tooling design, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency using 3D CAD software for product, part, and tooling design; NX experience is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, tolerancing, and design for manufacturing.
• Experience using PDM software and revision‑control processes;
  Teamcenter experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple competing engineering assignments and priorities.
• A detailed and methodical approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to analyze technical problems and develop practical solutions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with teammates and partners across functions and organizational levels.
• Experience with high‑volume manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, tooling fabrication, or additive manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with thermoforming and plastic product manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion.

You will design parts and tooling for new product development and continuous improvement…