Senior Manager, Chemical Engineering

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This role is based in Busan and reports to the Director of Footwear Manufacturing Engineering based in Busan Korea. You’ll collaborate closely with external footwear manufacturing partners, the broader Footwear Supply Chain organization, and a highly matrixed network of internal and external stakeholders—requiring strong cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity. As part of a global team, you’ll help deliver excellence to our product teams and consumers around the world every day.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Senior Manager, Chemical Engineering is one of the keys to drive the FW Innovation, Product, Manufacturing and Product Excellence. You’ll collaborate with a diverse team of subject matter experts across various disciplines, and lead both your direct team and the broader Chemical Engineering and Product Testing network to successfully deliver key projects and strategic initiatives.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience); a master’s in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or similar is a big plus

8+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years leading teams

Experience in the footwear industry is preferred, but backgrounds in related fields like chemical vendors or manufacturing partners are also welcome

Strong leadership skills—able to coach, develop, and inspire high-performing teams

A strategic thinker who thrives in complex environments and knows how to build strong relationships across internal and external partners

Excellent communication in English (written and verbal), with solid project and time management skills

Comfortable with occasional travel (up to 10%) and flexible enough to work across global time zones

Proven success in managing supplier/vendor relationships and representing brand interests in large organizations

Skilled in identifying and managing risks and issues

Confident using standard Microsoft Office tools

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You'll help advance Nike’s mission to create world-class footwear by leading manufacturing and product excellence, while driving sustainable growth. Your work will align with global engineering strategies and deliver meaningful impact locally.

You will lead and support your team and the Footwear Manufacturing Engineering network to drive projects and initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

As a people manager, you will inspire and develop your team, fostering a culture of ownership, curiosity, and collaboration

You will also partner with leadership to grow Chemical Engineering and Product Testing capabilities across the extended network

You are expected to engage in meetings, workshops, vendor discussions, and strategic presentations with cross-functional teams across Innovation, Product Creation, Materials, and Sustainability

You will collaborate with Global Chemical Engineering and Product Testing teammates and Factory partners and cross functional teams to drive initiatives, functional best practices, new chemistry and innovation in support of delivering Innovation, Product excellence.

Stay focused on weekly and seasonal priorities, while managing an annual engagement calendar with factory partners to meet short- and long-term goals

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