Senior Engineer, Quality, Air Manufacturing Innovation

Nike; St. Charles (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Saint Charles site seeks a Senior Quality Excellence Engineer to advance quality systems, drive data-based decisions, and manage risks across manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes FMEA, RCCA, Control Plans, and RCCA to minimize product defects and claims.

You will lead cross-functional investigations, apply statistical thinking, and push for continual improvements aligned with Lean principles and ISO/IATF quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field (will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, or training).
• A minimum of 3 years directly relevant work experience.
• Experience with ISO or IATF quality systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of quality systems and data analysis to understand process capabilities and limitations and drive improvements in quality management.
• Lead product quality investigations with cross-functional teams to determine root cause and implement effective corrective actions.
• Focus on reducing CoPQ, scrap, and product claims while improving overall quality performance.

Skills

Data analysis

FMEA & RCCA

MSA

Lean manufacturing

Quality risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation of technical information

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Who you will work with:

You will work with cross functional teams from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Design, Tooling, Materials, Lab, and Nike Tier 1 suppliers.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Senior Quality Excellence Engineer who will drive quality best practices including FMEA, Control Plans, and the Root Cause/Corrective Action process in addition to other quality practices to manage quality risk for Nike Air Products.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field. Will accept anysuitable combination of education, experience or training.
• A minimum of 3 years directly relevant work experience

Preferred

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills along with ability to tailor technical presentations to a wide variety of audiences is required.
• Strong FMEA, Control Plan, RCCA, and MSA experience highly desired.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing principles and implementation are strongly preferred.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems such as ISO or IATF is preferred.
• Experience with thermoforming and RF technologies are a plus.
• Ability to support time on the manufacturing, up to 100%, depending on the needs of the business.

What you will work on:

You will apply knowledge of quality systems and data analysis to understand process capabilities and limitations and drive business decisions and quality management system improvements. You will focus on quality initiatives to make improvements regarding CoPQ, scrap, and product claims. In addition, you will lead product quality related investigations with cross-functional teams to determine root cause, necessary corrective actions and ensure effectiveness of corrective actions.

We 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.