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Nike

Lead, Apparel and Textile Quality Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$74K - $96K/yr

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Nike is looking for an experienced apparel quality and textile manufacturing engineer who can connect quality strategy with execution across a growing regional manufacturing ...

Nike

Lead Costing Manager

Beaverton, OR · On-site

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, textile engineering, economics, operations, manufacturing, industrial engineering or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience ...

Nike

Senior Manager, Materials Sourcing

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$158K - $159K/yr

Strong material expertise in the Footwear industry required, and great knowledge of textile materials suppliers' landscape and technical manufacturing expertise preferred. * Exceptional problem ...

watlow

Operator Technician

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$19.50 - $26.25/hr

As a Prototype Manufacturing Technician, you'll set up, program, and run complex equipment and ... Experience with clothing and textile industries

Prudential Overall Supply

Production Manager

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment, enjoys leading ... textile rental services. We provide best-in-class solutions including uniform rental, lease, and ...

Aquent

Pattern Engineer 3

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$43.20 - $48/hr

... manufacturability. * Provide innovative solutions to complex construction and fit challenges. What You'll Bring Must-Have Requirements * Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science, or a ...

Watlow

Operator Technician

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$19.50 - $26.25/hr

Working at Watlow Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class ... Experience with clothing and textile industries Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan The ...

Net2Source (N2S)

Pattern Maker

Beaverton, OR · On-site

Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field (preferred). * Additional ... manufacturing and quality. * Expertise in patternmaking, sewing and garment construction. * Strong ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for textile manufacturing in Portland, OR is $22.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.36 and $24.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in textile manufacturing?

Success in Textile Manufacturing requires technical knowledge of textile machinery, production processes, and quality control, often supported by a high school diploma, vocational training, or relevant certifications. Familiarity with industrial sewing equipment, weaving or knitting machines, and computerized production systems is commonly expected. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure efficient production, product quality, and safe, collaborative work environments.

What does a typical workday look like in textile manufacturing?

A typical workday in textile manufacturing involves operating and monitoring machinery, performing quality checks, troubleshooting equipment issues, and maintaining inventory of raw materials. Employees often work as part of a team on the production floor, collaborating closely with supervisors, machine operators, and quality assurance staff to meet production targets. Depending on the facility, shifts may be scheduled during days, nights, or weekends to keep up with demand. Tasks can vary based on specialization, such as spinning, dyeing, weaving, or finishing, offering opportunities to develop new skills and advance within the company. The work environment is fast-paced and safety-focused, making adaptability and clear communication especially important.

What is a textile manufacturing job?

A Textile Manufacturing job involves the production of fabrics, yarns, and other textile products using various processes such as weaving, knitting, dyeing, and finishing. Workers in this field operate machinery, ensure quality control, and follow production standards to meet industry requirements. Roles can range from machine operators and technicians to supervisors and engineers. The industry plays a crucial role in fashion, home furnishings, and industrial applications.

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Lead, Apparel and Textile Quality Engineer

Nike

Beaverton, OR • On-site

$74K - $96K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Nike rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 274 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You will join Nike's Product Integrity organization, a team focused on protecting athletes, consumers, and the brand through quality excellence, proactive risk mitigation, and quality manufacturing capability development. This role reports to the Director of Apparel Governance & Standards and partners closely with Tier 2 material suppliers, T1 apparel factories, material supplier management, material and product development, manufacturing engineering and product integrity.
You will serve as the regional connection point between Nike's quality standards, supplier quality capability strategy, manufacturing readiness work, and in-region execution. The role works across matrixed teams and supplier partners to help make Product Integrity capabilities actionable at the point of production.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is looking for an experienced apparel quality and textile manufacturing engineer who can connect quality strategy with execution across a growing regional manufacturing network. This individual brings deep technical textiles expertise, strong influencing skills, and a passion for building supplier capabilities, driving quality governance, and delivering scalable manufacturing excellence.
The ideal candidate thrives in complex environments, balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and is comfortable leading through influence across internal and external partners. They bring strong textile engineering fundamentals, disciplined problem-solving, color manufacturing experience and a proven ability to improve quality outcomes through standards, systems, processes, data, and supplier engagement.
The candidate will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing, Materials Science, Quality Management, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
  • Minimum of 6+ years of experience in apparel and textile manufacturing, quality engineering, product integrity, supplier quality management or a closely related field.
  • Strong knowledge of apparel construction, color manufacturing, textile manufacturing processes, quality systems, testing methodology, inspection strategy, root cause analysis and corrective action management.
  • Experience supporting supplier quality programs, manufacturing readiness, quality governance, risk management, continuous improvement, quality data or high-visibility product execution.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners while maintaining clear quality governance and accountability.
  • Ability to work in Beaverton, OR.

Preferred qualifications include:
  • Experience supporting apparel and textiles manufacturing, supplier quality, or production readiness work in the Americas region.
  • Experience with quality governance systems, risk management frameworks, continuous improvement methodology, and quality KPI management.
  • Experience using production quality data, dashboards, or analytics to improve visibility, support decision-making, and prioritize risk mitigation.
  • Experience supporting high-visibility product categories, professional sport partnerships, team product, or global event product where quality risk carries elevated consumer, athlete, partner, and brand impact.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You will lead Product Integrity's apparel quality engineering work across the Americas, enabling faster regional execution, strengthening supplier quality readiness, and supporting proactive governance as local manufacturing continues to expand. You will connect Nike's standards, tools, assessments, methodologies, and data discipline to consistent supplier execution and measurable quality outcomes.
This role is designed to strengthen Nike's Americas manufacturing strategy by ensuring Product Integrity capabilities are translated into supplier execution, adoption, and measurable outcomes. The role provides dedicated regional quality textile engineering leadership for supplier engagement, manufacturing readiness, production governance, material and color quality risk mitigation, and high-visibility product execution.
  • Lead apparel quality engineering strategy and execution across Nike's Americas manufacturing network, with focus on material supplier readiness, production quality, and risk prevention.
  • Deploy and operationalize Product Integrity standards, assessments, tools, governance processes, inspection strategies, and quality methodologies with regional suppliers.
  • Drive supplier capability development and sustainable quality performance improvements through technical leadership, structured problem solving, and disciplined follow-through.
  • Partner with Product Creation, Supplier and Partner Management, Sourcing and Material Quality Engineering teams to identify and mitigate risk before it impacts production or consumers.
  • Establish, monitor, and improve quality KPIs, production data discipline, governance routines, and reporting mechanisms that increase visibility and support better business decisions.
  • Provide regional technical leadership for high-profile and strategically important programs, including professional sports, team, and global event product, where quality misses carry elevated brand and partner impact.
  • Translate issue data and trends into insights that inform business decisions and prevent repeat failures.

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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