Lead Extrusion Process Engineer — Lean & Data-Driven

Nike; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Air MI is seeking a Lead, Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain extrusion manufacturing processes for Nike Air components. You will drive process capability, readiness, and standardization in a Lean environment, collaborating across Quality, Automation, and Production to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions.

You will apply Six Sigma, lean principles, and digital-twin style analyses to reduce scrap, improve OEE, and elevate process excellence across the Air MI network within

Qualifications

• At least 6 years in process engineering in high-volume manufacturing.
• Bachelors degree in plastics, chemical, mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering (or suitable mix).
• Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize extrusion processes to improve OEE, CpK, and throughput.
• Drive continuous improvement using data-driven methods and digital tools.
• Lead root cause investigations and complex troubleshooting of process failures.
• Develop and validate control plans, process specs, and standard work.
• Collaborate with Quality Systems, Automation, and Production teams to standardize Air MI manufacturing.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical Modeling

Process Simulation

Digital Twin

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelors in Plastics/Chemical/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Process Simulation Software

Job description

Nike Air MI is seeking a Lead, Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain extrusion manufacturing processes for Nike Air components. You will drive process capability, readiness, and standardization in a Lean environment, collaborating across Quality, Automation, and Production to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions.

You will apply Six Sigma, lean principles, and digital-twin style analyses to reduce scrap, improve OEE, and elevate process excellence across the Air MI network within