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Technical Manager Apparel Prototyping

Portland, OR · On-site

$177K - $204K/yr

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Effectively use MS Office Suite, SCI, and SQL Developer to create and maintain reporting needed for ... Fluent in English, both oral and written. adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and ...

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How much do adidas engineering jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for adidas engineering in the United States is $31.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $37.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Adidas Engineering job?

An Adidas Engineering job involves designing, developing, and optimizing products, systems, or processes to enhance performance, sustainability, and innovation. Engineers in various disciplines, such as mechanical, materials, or software, work on product development, manufacturing technologies, and digital solutions. They collaborate with designers, product managers, and supply chain teams to ensure high-quality, functional, and efficient products.

What are the most common projects or responsibilities for an Adidas Engineering professional?

Adidas Engineering professionals often work on developing and refining athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment, focusing on innovation, functionality, and sustainable production methods. Typical responsibilities include collaborating with design, product management, and manufacturing teams to prototype, test, and optimize new products. You may also contribute to improving production processes and integrating advanced materials or technologies. The role is project-driven, requiring adaptability and cross-departmental teamwork to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality products to market.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Adidas Engineering position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Adidas Engineering, you need a solid background in engineering principles, product development, and materials science, typically supported by a relevant degree in mechanical, industrial, or materials engineering. Familiarity with CAD software, PLM systems, and industry-specific certifications like Six Sigma or lean manufacturing is highly valued. Strong collaboration, creative problem-solving, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for success in multidisciplinary teams. These abilities are essential for driving innovation, ensuring product quality, and meeting fast-paced production goals in the sportswear industry.

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Infographic showing various Adidas Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,624 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Senior Manager, Solution Engineering

Adidas

Spartanburg, SC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago


Adidas rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 104 rated fashion retailers


Job description

Global Engineering - Senior Manager Solution Engineering
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
Global Engineering is a critical enabler of successful, efficient, and future-ready distribution centers across the adidas Group. The function defines and drives best-in-class solutions for distribution center (DC) layout, process design, and automation, while ensuring global standardization and scalability.
The Senior Solution Engineer within Global Engineering plays a key role in shaping and deploying adidas' global DC engineering strategy. The role drives design standards, supports the introduction of new technologies, benchmarks adidas' DC solutions against industry leaders, and partners closely with regional engineering teams to ensure consistent, optimized, and cost-effective DC implementations worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
  • Define and continuously improve global standards for DC design, including facility layout, process design, and automation concepts.
  • Develop scalable DC design and automation strategies, translating business forecasts and volume scenarios into robust facility and material flow concepts.
  • Drive standardization of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), automation solutions, and DC processes across regions.
  • Partner with Global Non-Trade Procurement to define and execute global and regional supplier and technology strategies.
  • Lead or support feasibility studies and business cases for new DC builds, expansions, and automation investments.
  • Facilitate the introduction of new DC technologies in close collaboration with regional engineering, IT (WMS/WCS/WES), and operations teams.
  • Benchmark adidas DC concepts against external best-in-class solutions to ensure continuous innovation and competitiveness.
  • Act as a technical authority and advisor to regional engineering and DC management during concept design, implementation, and ramp-up.
  • Support capital projects by leading or contributing to engineering and MHE workstreams, from concept through commissioning and handover.
  • Contribute to the development of the global engineering community, including best-practice sharing, documentation, and capability development.
  • Identify and evaluate problems and develop improvements to processes, layouts, internal flows, utilization, packaging material usage and methods of operation within a warehouse environment, making fact based recommendations to the lean organization.
  • Evaluate Labour Management systems including implementation, configuration, analysis of results and development of recommendations to the DC heads

Key relationships
Internal
  • Global Engineering
  • Market Engineering teams
  • DC Engineering teams
  • Distribution Center Management and Operations
  • Project Management
  • TECH functions
  • Global Real Estate / Workspaces
  • Finance and Investment Committees
  • Project Steering Boards and Executive Sponsors
  • Other global functions as required by project scope

External
  • Automation and technology suppliers
  • Engineering and logistics consultants
  • System integrators and solution providers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Proven experience in distribution center design, covering facility layout, process engineering, automation, and material flow.
    • Ability to translate business forecasts and operational requirements into end-to-end DC designs using CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD).
    • Strong expertise in MHE and automation solutions, including ASRS, goods-to-person, conveyor, sortation systems and advanced automation like AMR, as well as manual DC concepts.
  • Broad understanding of end-to-end supply-chain and logistics processes, with deep engineering expertise.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Solid understanding of WMS, WCS, and WES architectures and their interaction within automated and manual DC environments.
  • Strong background in complex data analysis, capacity modelling, and scenario evaluation in a distribution or supply-chain context.
  • Working knowledge and practical application of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with labour management systems, engineering labour standards, and work measurement methodologies.
  • Strong project management capabilities, including planning, budgeting, risk management, and execution in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Ability to influence and present to DC management and middle to senior leadership to drive alignment and informed decision-making.
  • Proven capability to mediate between cross functional stakeholders and drive consensus across differing objectives.
  • Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project, with the ability to build complex, data driven presentations.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor or Master's degree in engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Extensive experience in consumer goods, retail, or e-commerce distribution environments, preferably within international networks.
  • Demonstrated experience with automated and hybrid DC environments.
  • 5 years engineering work experience, ideally in a distribution center environment
  • 2 years' management experience required
  • Experience with AutoCAD is preferred
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a frequent basis.
  • Excellent English language proficiency (written and verbal); additional languages are a strong advantage.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Spartanburg, SC.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
  • COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
  • OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
  • INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
  • TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
  • INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
  • RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.
- Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You -
By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.
Job Title: Senior Manager, Solution Engineering
Brand:
Location: Spartanburg
TEAM: General Management & Business Development
State: SC
Country/Region: US
Contract Type: Full time
Number: 548102
Date: Aug 17, 2026

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