Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Manufacturing & Engineering
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-88122
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
Product Integrity safeguards athletes and the brand by ensuring product issues are identified, assessed, and resolved with speed and precision. This role reports to the Director, Issue Management and leads a team of Product Integrity Engineers responsible for resolving complex Apparel and Accessories product issues.
You will partner closely with Product Creation, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, Supplier Management, Marketplace Operations, GEO teams, and external manufacturing partners to drive timely resolution, sustainable corrective actions, and stronger product outcomes.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike sees every product issue as a chance to protect the athlete, strengthen the product, and elevate how we work. The Senior Manager, Issue Management, Apparel & Accessories leads at the center of complex product issues, bringing structure, technical judgment, and clear direction to moments that require speed, rigor, and trust.
This leader brings deep apparel manufacturing expertise and understands how product creation, construction, materials, factory operations, quality systems, and marketplace impacts connect. They are skilled at identifying root cause, assessing risk, and guiding teams toward sustainable corrective actions.
Equally important, they are a strong people leader who builds trust with experienced technical teams. They set clear priorities, coach with consistency, create accountability, and foster a culture rooted in collaboration, learning, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
This role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate technical complexity, issue data, KPIs, and business risk into clear recommendations for partners and leaders.
The candidate will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Textile Sciences, Business, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
8+ years of experience in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Integrity, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Deep knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes, garment construction, production quality systems, and factory operations.
Experience leading, developing, and coaching high-performing technical teams.
Demonstrated success managing complex product issues and driving cross-functional resolution.
Strong analytical, communication, storytelling, and influencing skills with the ability to translate technical complexity into clear actions and business decisions.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will lead resolution of Nike’s most complex Apparel and Accessories product issues. You’ll guide a team of engineers through ambiguity, align cross-functional partners on root cause and corrective actions, and turn issue learnings into improvements that strengthen products and protect consumer trust.
In this role, you will:
Lead and develop a team of Product Integrity Engineers, building a capability and a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Own end-to-end issue resolution across Apparel and Accessories, including intake, prioritization, investigation, escalation, corrective action, and closure.
Apply apparel manufacturing expertise to guide complex investigations, identify root causes, assess risk, and drive sustainable corrective actions.
Partner across Product Creation, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Marketplace Operations, GEO teams, and manufacturing partners to align ownership and resolution plans.
Translate issue data, trends, KPIs, and investigation findings into actionable insights, clear recommendations, and leadership-ready communications.
Navigate high-stakes investigations with incomplete information, balancing urgency, sound judgment, and consumer impact.
Provide visibility to leaders on significant issues, issue patterns, risks, and resolution progress to enable informed decisions.
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.
