Rapid Additive Manufacturing Specialist I - Bowerman Footwear Lab

Job Description

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will work cross-functionally with Additive Engineers, Conceptors, Materials, and Maintenance teams to explore, develop, and deliver high-quality footwear prototypes in the Bowerman Footwear Lab (BFL). Additionally, you will collaborate with partners across Nike’s Global Footwear, Innovation, and Sports teams to create performance, lifestyle, and sample footwear models.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Rapid Additive Manufacturing Lab is essential to creating innovative footwear concepts that influence product development and decision-making at NIKE. Our team leads efforts in prototyping new designs, advancing 3D printing techniques, testing materials, and producing unique products for NIKE’s most high-profile lines. We are seeking a Rapid Additive Manufacturing Specialist I to join the Bowerman Footwear Lab at NIKE’s World Headquarters. This role requires a flexible, self-motivated individual with an innovative mindset, strong collaboration skills, project management and technical confidence. A foundational understanding of 3D printing technologies and additive manufacturing workflows is key.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Additive Manufacturing Technology, Design, or related technical field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in 3D additive manufacturing or related industry
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments and across multiple 3D printing platforms (SLS, FDM, Objet)
• Proficiency in 3D software for additive manufacturing (Magics, GrabCAD); Rhino experience is a plus
• Effective oral and written communication skills; basic project management capabilities
• Experience in engineering or manufacturing within high-volume production environments focused on high-value products
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in ambiguous situations
• Ability to drive collaboration and communication within complex, cross-functional teams

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As a Rapid Additive Manufacturing Specialist I, you will be an essential member of the Rapid Additive Manufacturing team. Critical to support the overall strategy of the Bowerman Footwear Lab. In this role, you will be relied upon to help to accelerate our current manufacturing processes, challenges, quality, and tools. This will include :

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.