Footwear Product Test Engineer IHybrid

Title: Footwear Product Test Engineer I

Location: Dallas, TX

Duration: 9-month contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Footwear Product Test Engineer I to join our team on the ground in Dallas, TX! This role ensures that Nike footwear fits and performs up to the highest standards. The candidate will need strong interpersonal skills focused on developing tester relationships. Exceptional planning skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects are a must. They will be able to analyze data and present subjective feedback in a concise and understandable manner.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

In this role, you’ll manage multiple projects specific to tennis footwear. You will manage all aspects of the testing process, including planning, recruiting testers, running tests, analyzing data, report writing and program management. You’ll use your understanding of footwear’s manufacturing processes combined with your understanding of the athlete to offer suggestions to the product team regarding material, component and construction options to meet the product’s performance goals. You’ll specify the performance issues that need attention prior to production.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You’ll be the testing point person for prioritized footwear projects and will work with the Tennis footwear product creation team to test new innovative footwear. You’ll also work with athletes to gain a better understanding of their needs and to capture their feedback of the test models.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or minimum 2 additional years' relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2 years' experience in a professional working environment. Experience in the footwear, product testing, development, marketing, engineering, retail, customer service industry is preferred.
• Understanding of footwear components, materials, and inline productions processes is a definite plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with athletes, coaches, and equipment managers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with spreadsheet database and statistical analysis procedures.
• Able to physically lift and carry items weighing 30 pounds.
• Ability to travel regionally in a personal vehicle to meet with programs and testers.
• Passion for sport is a plus.