Manager, Engineering Quality, Air Manufacturing Innovation

Manager, Engineering Quality, Air Manufacturing Innovation Nike

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1 Saint Charles, MO Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Qualifications ISO certification process Six Sigma methodology implementation Managing engineering teams Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing product quality assurance teams Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Position Type Full Time Career area Supply Chain & Distribution Manufacturing & Engineering Location 8 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, Missouri 63304, United States Job

ID R-84302

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It's a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we're after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete

• in the world.

We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

The Manager, Quality Engineering at Air MI will partner closely with Product Development Design and Tooling, Process Engineering, Automation Engineering, and Air Production to deliver safe, scalable, standardized, data‑driven processes that enable Air MI to meet demand, reduce scrap and waste, and operate as a standardized global network. The Manager, Quality Engineering will lead a team of Quality Engineers and technical lab personnel who will be responsible for delivering a prevention-based culture of quality

• risk-based prevention, stable control plans, timely and effective CAPAs, audit protocols, and data-driven visibility into process and product health.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Manager, Quality Engineering, will drive the standard for quality manufacturing excellence and a continuous improvement mindset. This role is a key member of the team that delivers AIR and is expected to: instill and drive a culture of quality mindset by shifting the enterprise operating model to a prevention-based quality management system. This leader will elevate, evolve, and drive manufacturing quality engineering best practices and standards while driving the optimization of risk-based methodology tools. The right person for this role will bring a deep expertise in quality management systems. You need to be solutions oriented, decisive and bring a hands-on approach to teaching and problem solving with a proven track record of understanding and leading effective execution of quality systems with sustainable reductions in CoPQ, customer returns and internal scrap. Experience

• A minimum of 5 years experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or equivalent with 3+ years leading quality engineers or technical quality teams Education
• bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, quality, or related field Technical
• strong command of quality management systems including but not limited to FMEA, control plans, quality auditing, CAPA Experience leading a team and creating, driving and communicating a strategy CMQ/OE (Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence) or CMQ (Certified Quality Manager) credentials strongly preferred Experience in

ISO 9001

required and experience in international standards such as

IATF 16949, ISO

13485, or comparable environments strongly preferred Experience with

ISO 17025

strongly preferred Six Sigma green belt certification required, black belt preferred Proven ability to work with associates of all levels including machine operators, supervisors, experts, engineers, technicians, and executives

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

The Manager of Quality Engineering at Air MI will lead a team responsible for driving the definition and execution of the quality system. This includes prevention, FMEA, control plans, in-station quality, and verification, responsible for shifting the narrative from reaction to prevention. This role leads people and practices at the site so global strategy from the Director becomes sustained line behavior. You will partner closely with Process Engineering and Manufacturing Operations teams to deliver safe, scalable, data‑driven processes that enable Air MI to meet demand, reduce scrap, and operate as a unified global network. You will lead the Quality Engineering team responsible for product quality optimization.

You get to:

Lead and develop a high‑performing Quality Engineering team, driving technical excellence, talent growth, and disciplined engineering practices across extrusion and air sole manufacturing. Own quality process design, capability, and optimization, ensuring stable, robust processes that identify and mitigate risk. Oversee quality governance, ensuring quality management systems are adhered to while addressing any identified areas of continuous improvement. Ensure documentation creation and validation rigor, including control plans, DFMEA, PFEMA, in-station quality and audit protocols, and standard work in partnership with Air Standards Ownership mindset to drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes. Demonstrate AMS behaviors, leading Kaizen events, reducing scrap and waste through RCAs, and advancing data‑driven solutions across Air MI's global manufacturing network. Optimize laboratory system operations, driving quality management system concepts and principles to ensure on-time testing, data testing integrity, and equipment reliability. You get to maximize the potential of the team through consistent mentoring, training, and opportunities for professional development. You will drive clarity through task and project prioritization, creation or improvement of systems-based work, and address resource and operational challenges in alignment with the department strategy. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure tasks and projects are aligned and status is communicated. 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. NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete

• in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN 01

Apply Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit

• review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you'll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you

• the whole you
• so don't shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.