TEXTILE QUALITY ENGINEER

Location: PHK (Beaverton), Global

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This role sits within Nike’s Apparel Standards and Governance team under Product Integrity. You’ll partner closely with Material Supply Chain, Product Development, Material Development, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, and collaborate with material vendors and factories across the Americas region to ensure quality standards are met.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Nike is seeking a detail-driven, proactive engineer with deep expertise in textiles and material quality. The ideal candidate combines technical knowledge with strong analytical skills and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll need to navigate ambiguity, influence partners, and deliver solutions that elevate product integrity. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to build relationships internally and externally are essential. Comfort with data analysis and proficiency in tools like Excel, Smartsheet, and Air Table will help you succeed. If you’re passionate about material quality and ready to drive excellence, this is your opportunity.Key Qualifications:- Open to work in PHK (Beaverton), Global

• Minimum of 3 years of materials or product experience in the apparel or footwear industry

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

• Knowledge of textile manufacturing processes, dyeing, finishing, printing, and material testing

• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills

• WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• You’ll deliver material quality expertise to Nike’s product creation and supply chain teams, ensuring risks are identified early and production meets specifications. Your work will influence supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across global operations.Core Responsibilities:- Partner with product creation teams, supply chain, and suppliers to identify and mitigate material quality risks before manufacturing

• Evaluate manufacturing plans to confirm processes meet specifications and tolerances

• Support suppliers through evaluations, training, troubleshooting, and corrective actions

• Assess materials and identify key production quality competencies and risks

• Review production testing and color data to resolve issues quickly

• Lead issue management, root cause analysis, and improvement planning

• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to drive alignment

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.