WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHThis role sits within the Core Footwear Product Creation team, connecting World Headquarters and Product Creation Centers (PCC) with manufacturing partners. They collaborate across Design, Innovation, Product Management, Development, and sourcing, reporting to the Engineering Senior Manager while influencing global teams to deliver exceptional product.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORNike is looking for a Senior Footwear Product Engineer who thrives where creativity meets precision. This person turns concepts into reality—driving product from idea through manufacturing with a relentless focus on quality, cost, and performance. They think in systems, understanding how every detail—from materials to tooling to athlete experience—connects and compounds.They bring a strong point of view and use data to guide decisions, navigate trade-offs, and move teams forward. Comfortable in ambiguity, they operate with clarity and speed, solving problems that scale across categories and geographies. They’re natural collaborators who influence across functions, align diverse partners, and elevate the work through curiosity, craftsmanship, and accountability.A minimum of 3 years directly relevant work experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Creation, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training3–4+ years of experience in footwear engineering, development, or a related fieldExperience with footwear construction, materials, tooling, and manufacturing processes preferredProficiency in technical drawings, 2D/3D CAD tools, and digital product creation systems preferredWHAT YOU’LL WORK ONYou will drive product excellence from concept to commercialization—blending athlete insight, engineering rigor, and craftsmanship to create high-performing footwear. You’ll work across teams and geographies to solve complex challenges, refine processes, and bring innovative product to life at scale.Review samples and Tech Packs—including physical prototypes, digital drawings, and 3D files—across development gates to ensure accuracy, quality, and manufacturabilityPartner closely with Design, Product Management, and Development to refine constructions, materials, and engineering standardsCollaborate with PCC, Program Management Office (PMO), and manufacturing partners to align on execution and engineering best practicesTranslate consumer insights and design intent into scalable engineering solutionsSupport costing initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising performance or qualityDrive product engineering decisions from concept through commercialization, balancing trade-offs to maximize impactEstablish and evolve best practices that elevate quality, consistency, and craftsmanship across footwear categoriesWe 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.