Job Information
Nike Chemical Engineer, Korea Footwear Liaison Office in Busan, South Korea
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Chemical Engineer to join its Chemical Engineering team in Korea. The successful candidate will be tasked with revolutionizing the world’s best athletic footwear for the world’s best athletes.
They will need to build a strong knowledge base of the company, its products, materials, processes, and customers. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for solving a variety of product creation and engineering challenges and will analyze potential solutions using standard procedures while receiving a moderate level of guidance and direction.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
In this role, you are responsible for elevating product quality and driving strategic chemical and sustainable projects from concept to manufacturing space. You will apply the methodology of design of experiment with solid data analysis capability to draw conclusions and provide corresponding resolution to solve development and manufacturing issues.
You will act as a functional expert in bottom component technology within the product creation teams during the development phase to identify and alleviate potential manufacturing issues, driving validation of cutting-edge technology to confirm manufacturing readiness.
You should be comfortable working in ambiguous situations, providing solution path to the problem and leading the elevation of factory partner’s capabilities, including new chemical facility ramp up while ensuring consistent quality.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will join a team that designs, develops, and transitions new technologies, materials and manufacturing processes to create the world’s best athletic footwear. You will work closely with global cross-functional teams in the Nike organization, manufacturing partners, and material suppliers. This role reports to a Manager, Chemical Engineering based in Korea.
You will work with Nike leadership and factory teams to ensure best practices are implemented at our factories. You will utilize chemical and process engineering knowledge to apply research to the design, development, and scaling up of new products and processes with the highest quality.
WHAT YOU BRING
• Bachelor or above in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or other chemical-related disciplines or in lieu of 2+ years direct relevant work experience.
• Footwear experience is preferred; experience in related industries, such as tires, polyurethane, plastics manufacturing, etc., may also be considered.
• Communication skills - Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis - Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, Statistica, or Excel and familiar with the design of experiments will be a plus.
• Natural curiosity and drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to be part of complex initiatives and project teams.
• Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.