NIKE, Inc

Lead, Apparel and Textile Quality Engineer

NIKE, Inc$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing, Materials Science, Quality Management, or related field.
  • 6+ years in apparel and textile manufacturing, quality engineering, or supplier quality management.
  • Strong knowledge of apparel construction, textile processes, and quality systems.
  • Experience in supplier quality programs and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage quality governance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead apparel quality engineering strategy across the Americas manufacturing network.
  • Operationalize Product Integrity standards and quality methodologies with suppliers.
  • Drive supplier capability development and sustainable quality improvements.
  • Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate production risks.
  • Establish and improve quality KPIs and governance routines for better visibility.
  • Provide technical leadership for high-profile programs with significant brand impact.
  • Translate data trends into actionable insights to prevent quality failures.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a leading brand in the apparel industry.
  • Collaboration with a diverse range of internal and external teams.
  • Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Engagement in high-visibility projects with significant impact.
  • Professional development through continuous improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will join Nike's Product Integrity organization, a team focused on protecting athletes, consumers, and the brand through quality excellence, proactive risk mitigation, and quality manufacturing capability development. This role reports to the Director of Apparel Governance & Standards and partners closely with Tier 2 material suppliers, T1 apparel factories, material supplier management, material and product development, manufacturing engineering and product integrity.

You will serve as the regional connection point between Nike's quality standards, supplier quality capability strategy, manufacturing readiness work, and in-region execution. The role works across matrixed teams and supplier partners to help make Product Integrity capabilities actionable at the point of production.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike is looking for an experienced apparel quality and textile manufacturing engineer who can connect quality strategy with execution across a growing regional manufacturing network. This individual brings deep technical textiles expertise, strong influencing skills, and a passion for building supplier capabilities, driving quality governance, and delivering scalable manufacturing excellence.

The ideal candidate thrives in complex environments, balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and is comfortable leading through influence across internal and external partners. They bring strong textile engineering fundamentals, disciplined problem-solving, color manufacturing experience and a proven ability to improve quality outcomes through standards, systems, processes, data, and supplier engagement.

The candidate will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing, Materials Science, Quality Management, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
  • Minimum of 6+ years of experience in apparel and textile manufacturing, quality engineering, product integrity, supplier quality management or a closely related field.
  • Strong knowledge of apparel construction, color manufacturing, textile manufacturing processes, quality systems, testing methodology, inspection strategy, root cause analysis and corrective action management.
  • Experience supporting supplier quality programs, manufacturing readiness, quality governance, risk management, continuous improvement, quality data or high-visibility product execution.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners while maintaining clear quality governance and accountability.
  • Ability to work in Beaverton, OR.


Preferred qualifications include:
  • Experience supporting apparel and textiles manufacturing, supplier quality, or production readiness work in the Americas region.
  • Experience with quality governance systems, risk management frameworks, continuous improvement methodology, and quality KPI management.
  • Experience using production quality data, dashboards, or analytics to improve visibility, support decision-making, and prioritize risk mitigation.
  • Experience supporting high-visibility product categories, professional sport partnerships, team product, or global event product where quality risk carries elevated consumer, athlete, partner, and brand impact.


WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

You will lead Product Integrity's apparel quality engineering work across the Americas, enabling faster regional execution, strengthening supplier quality readiness, and supporting proactive governance as local manufacturing continues to expand. You will connect Nike's standards, tools, assessments, methodologies, and data discipline to consistent supplier execution and measurable quality outcomes.

This role is designed to strengthen Nike's Americas manufacturing strategy by ensuring Product Integrity capabilities are translated into supplier execution, adoption, and measurable outcomes. The role provides dedicated regional quality textile engineering leadership for supplier engagement, manufacturing readiness, production governance, material and color quality risk mitigation, and high-visibility product execution.

  • Lead apparel quality engineering strategy and execution across Nike's Americas manufacturing network, with focus on material supplier readiness, production quality, and risk prevention.
  • Deploy and operationalize Product Integrity standards, assessments, tools, governance processes, inspection strategies, and quality methodologies with regional suppliers.
  • Drive supplier capability development and sustainable quality performance improvements through technical leadership, structured problem solving, and disciplined follow-through.
  • Partner with Product Creation, Supplier and Partner Management, Sourcing and Material Quality Engineering teams to identify and mitigate risk before it impacts production or consumers.
  • Establish, monitor, and improve quality KPIs, production data discipline, governance routines, and reporting mechanisms that increase visibility and support better business decisions.
  • Provide regional technical leadership for high-profile and strategically important programs, including professional sports, team, and global event product, where quality misses carry elevated brand and partner impact.
  • Translate issue data and trends into insights that inform business decisions and prevent repeat failures.


About NIKE, Inc

Nike is a sporting goods company that designs, develops, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. The company offers various categories of shoes including running, training, basketball, soccer, sport-inspired urban shoes, and kids' shoes. It also provides shoes for aquatic activities, baseball, football, cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, outdoor activities, skateboarding, tennis, volleyball, walking, wrestling, and various athletic and recreational uses. In addition, the company offers sports-inspired lifestyle apparel, athletic bags, and accessory items. Further, it provides a line of performance equipment including bags, socks, sports balls, eyewear, timepieces, electronic devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, golf clubs, and various equipment designed for sports activities under the NIKE brand name, as well as markets apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos. Additionally, it offers licenses to produce and sell NIKE brand swimwear, children's apparel, training equipment, eyewear, electronic devices, and golf accessories. The company also markets its products under the brand names of Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Umbro, Jack Purcell, Cole Haan, Bragano, and Hurley. It sells its products to retail accounts through stores, independent distributors, and licensees, as well as through its Website, nikestore.com. As of May 31, 2009, Nike, Inc. operated 338 retail stores in the United States and 336 retail stores internationally. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

Nike Careers

Join the dynamic world of Nike, Inc., a global leader in sports apparel and innovation, where your career can flourish in an environment that fosters diversity, leadership, and growth. At Nike, we believe in bringing out the best in our team members through continuous professional development and a culture that celebrates creativity and innovation. Work You’ll Do Become a part of Nike’s mission to inspire and innovate towards a better world. Engage in work that intersects with cutting-edge technology, market-leading strategies, and sustainable practices that define the future of the sports industry. Lead with us at the forefront of the global marketplace, where your skills in leadership, teamwork, and innovation can shine. Nike offers a unique position in the industry, combining deep industry expertise with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who are pioneers in their fields. Nike, Inc. employs over 75,000 passionate and talented individuals worldwide, all dedicated to moving the world of sports forward. Introducing Nike’s Professional Growth and Development Opportunities We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can succeed. Nike offers a variety of job opportunities, from in-store retail positions to corporate roles in design, marketing, and technology. Do Innovative Work Join us and contribute to our mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. (*If you have a body, you are an athlete.) Deliver targeted solutions and drive innovation through your unique perspective and skills. At Nike, Inc., your work directly contributes to our global impact. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that connects with consumers and impacts millions worldwide. Our team benefits from unparalleled capabilities, a commitment to diversity training, and a culture that encourages professional growth and networking. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with Nike’s comprehensive benefits and support systems. We provide extensive training, development programs, and leadership courses to help you reach your full potential. Explore Discover how Nike is leading in sustainable innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the sports industry. The Nike Employment Experience Our combined efforts in innovation, culture, and leadership make Nike, Inc. not just a place to work, but a place to grow a rewarding career. Clients and employees alike look to Nike for new strategies and impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are always on the lookout for curious, driven, creative, and solution-oriented team players. SEARCH NIKE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Nike, Inc.
Learn more about NIKE, Inc
Size
73,300 employees
Market Cap
$184.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+6.3%
Revenue
$38.2 billion
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