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Footwear Engineer Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Senior Footwear Developer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$56.75 - $75/hr

Senior Footwear Developer - NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton, OR. Responsible for the product creation process from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned models to lead to on ...

Footwear Materials Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$107K - $134K/yr

Vice President, Product Development & Engineering, Footwear Location: Portland, Oregon Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX: As our Footwear Materials Manager you will lead our Materials Development team ...

Footwear Materials Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$107K - $134K/yr

Vice President, Product Development & Engineering, Footwear Location: Portland, Oregon Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX: As our Footwear Materials Manager you will lead our Materials Development team ...

Vice President, Product Development & Engineering, Footwear Location: Portland, Oregon Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX: As our Footwear Materials Manager you will lead our Materials Development team ...

As our Footwear Developer 2 you will manage highly technical and complex footwear products from design phase through to production readiness. Using your technical development expertise, collaborative ...

As our Footwear Developer 2 you will manage highly technical and complex footwear products from design phase through to production readiness. Using your technical development expertise, collaborative ...

As our Footwear Developer 2 you will manage highly technical and complex footwear products from design phase through to production readiness. Using your technical development expertise, collaborative ...

Lead Footwear Developer - Nike by You

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$61.50 - $80.50/hr

We are hiring two Lead Footwear Developers for Nike by You. WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH As part of the Nike by You, Product Development team, this role partners closely with key footwear functions including ...

Lead footwear product excellence in alignment with Nike Footwear strategic priorities and key ... Support engineering digital product creation strategy by applying tools like FEA, 3D visualization ...

Footwear Product Developer - NIKE Inc., Beaverton, OR. Responsible for the product creation process from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned models to lead to on ...

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH This role sits within the Core Footwear Product Creation team, connecting ... WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Nike is looking for a Senior Footwear Product Engineer who thrives where ...

As our Senior Footwear Cost Engineer, you will ensure every product meets the high performance and quality standards that our athletes deserve, while ensuring we hit or exceed our margin targets. You ...

As our Senior Footwear Cost Engineer, you will ensure every product meets the high performance and quality standards that our athletes deserve, while ensuring we hit or exceed our margin targets. You ...

As our Senior Footwear Cost Engineer, you will ensure every product meets the high performance and quality standards that our athletes deserve, while ensuring we hit or exceed our margin targets. You ...

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How much do footwear engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for footwear engineer in Oregon is $114,141.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,300.00 and $141,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a footwear engineer?

A Footwear Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing footwear to ensure performance, comfort, durability, and manufacturability. They work with materials, biomechanics, and production processes to create innovative and functional footwear. Their role involves collaborating with designers, researchers, and manufacturers to optimize designs based on consumer needs and industry trends.

What does a footwear engineer do?

As a Footwear Engineer, your day could involve collaborating with designers to refine product concepts, selecting appropriate materials, and using CAD software to develop prototypes. You may also participate in meetings with production teams to address manufacturing challenges, run tests on new materials, and analyze prototypes for durability and comfort. Regular communication with cross-functional teams—such as marketing, supply chain, and quality assurance—is common to ensure that final products meet both functional and aesthetic standards. This dynamic environment offers variety and the chance to see your ideas go from concept to finished product.

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

To thrive as a Footwear Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical engineering, materials science, and product design, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software, rapid prototyping tools, and knowledge of manufacturing processes and industry standards is essential. Creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are vital soft skills for this role. These qualifications enable Footwear Engineers to design innovative, functional, and marketable footwear while meeting quality and production requirements.

What cities in Oregon are hiring for Footwear Engineer jobs?

Cities in Oregon with the most Footwear Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Footwear Engineer job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,141 per year, or $54.9 per hour.

Senior Product Engineer - NikeSKIMS Footwear

Beaverton, OR • On-site


Nike
Retail • 10K+ employees

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As a member of the newly established NikeSKIMS Product Creation team, you will work in a fast-moving, agile environment in close partnership with SKIMS. You will collaborate with NIKE onshore and offshore footwear functional partners, including Innovation, Design, Product Management, Product Development, Material Development, Product Testing, PCC, PMO, and SKIMS partners.
You will navigate the NIKE matrix to ensure the team's process model aligns with NIKE Footwear Engineering standards and methodologies while consistently driving product excellence. This role reports to the Footwear Product Creation Lead.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The NikeSKIMS team is looking for a Senior Footwear Product Engineer with strong footwear product creation expertise and experience working with overseas manufacturing partners. This candidate will help guide products from development through manufacturing, using tools, systems, data, and cross-functional partnership to drive quality, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, and clear decision-making.
We are seeking someone who operates with confidence in less-defined spaces, applies innovative engineering approaches to new concepts, products, and processes, and can read and interpret technical drawings, analyze process data, and translate insights into refined product specifications and recommendations. This person leverages consumer insights and sound judgment to evaluate trade-offs that create the greatest benefit for the business, the product, and the consumer.
  • Bachelor's degree in Footwear Product Creation, Product Testing, Development, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
  • Minimum 3+ years of relevant industry experience in footwear manufacturing, product creation, research and development, product testing, industrial engineering, or mechanical engineering.
  • Proficiency in reading technical drawings, design sketches, and/or 3D digital files, with the ability to use a systems approach to identify potential problems, challenges, options, and solutions.
  • Knowledge of lasts, footwear pattern engineering, tooling, materials, test methodologies, and manufacturing processes is highly preferred.
  • Ability to identify and drive valuable engineering solutions from concept through manufacturing.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with multiple internal and external partners.
  • Digital literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, Miro, spreadsheets, database management, and 2D/3D CAD/CAM tools and pattern engineering software; proficiency is a plus.
  • Ability to value differences, work across cultures, and navigate NIKE's organizational matrix.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to work across stakeholders and competing priorities.
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 35%, as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You will help drive NikeSKIMS footwear product creation from brief through commercialization across sport and lifestyle products, bringing engineering expertise, cross-functional partnership, and a strong focus on craft, fit, comfort, performance, quality, sustainability, and cost/value.
  • Provide early technical guidance on construction, materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, sustainability, cost, and engineering solutions, including process, lab testing, MCS, and MPS considerations.
  • Identify manufacturing, sustainability, performance, quality, and costing risks early to help prevent issues before they impact product delivery.
  • Review samples throughout product creation and commercialization, providing clear feedback to enable cost-effective, high-quality deliverables that meet consumer expectations.
  • Help develop new NikeSKIMS engineering best practices and evolve existing practices to improve quality, craftsmanship, performance, and efficiency.

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.


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