Dir SC Engineering

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. in Mooresville, NC seeks a Director of Industrial Engineering to drive automation, robotics, and technology across the Distribution Center network.

You will lead a multi-person engineering team, partner with cross-functional functions, and shape the strategic roadmap for transformative solutions that support the Supply Chain Transformation. The role demands an exceptional engineering foundation, 10 years of experience across industrial engineering and supply chain, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field with 10 years of experience in industrial engineering and supply chain operations.
• 10 years’ experience with automation and robotics solutions.
• 10 years combined experience in Engineering and multiple Supply Chain disciplines.
• 10 years driving new ideas and integrating technology into complex supply chains.
• 10 years of proven track record managing multi-million-dollar portfolios.
• 10 years’ experience managing relationships with core customers and leadership.
• 3 years’ executive presence, communication, and presentation skills.
• 3 years’ experience leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and drive automation and robotics solutions across the enterprise distribution network.
• Lead and mentor a team of Field, Senior, and Principal Engineers.
• Define and negotiate supplier contracts and scopes of work.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic plans and improvements.
• Develop three-year roadmaps for automation and robotics technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute the business vision.

Skills

Leadership

Automation

Robotics

Strategic thinking

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Do your Best Work in Mooresville

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check‑up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

Do your Best Work in Mooresville

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

What You Will Do

The Director, Industrial Engineering will be responsible for establishing and driving implementation of automation, robotics, and technology solutions to drive Lowe’s Supply Chain Transformation. This role is critical to Lowe’s as it is responsible for creating innovative, transformative engineered solutions to support all aspects of a multi-node Distribution Center network. This leader should have an excellent engineering foundation and a track record of successfully leading and integrating large-scale automation and robotics technology implementations. The Director will partner with various technical and business functions across the enterprise, growing, influencing, and managing high-visibility key relationships. The Director should also have strong managerial experience to lead, develop, and oversee a team of Field, Senior, and Principal Engineers, as well as attract and recruit top engineering talent.

• Oversees a multi-million-dollar, comprehensive and complex automation, robotics, technology, and process improvement portfolio of projects for the enterprise supporting critical business strategies within Lowes Supply Chain.
• Explores future automation, robotics, and technology needs by showcasing thought leadership and innovation, benchmarking industry trends, and internal customer and associate facing solution needs.
• Develops and maintains 3-year strategic roadmaps for automation and robotics technologies.
• Defines the short- and long-term vision and strategies for the portfolio through gathering requirements, building business cases, and solving implementation challenges in both new and established environments.
• Participates in defining and negotiating supplier contracts and scopes of work.
• Advises senior leadership and key stakeholders across the organization on strategic plans and improvements to execute the business vision and strategic plan.
• Plays a key role to enhance efficiencies and best practices; and driving end-to-end one best way for Distribution Center Operations.
• Leads and manages a team of 8-10 Field, Senior, and Principal level engineers who execute implementation of all projects in the portfolio.
• Accountable for mentoring and coaching leaders & individual contributors reporting to this position and plays an active role in talent development and building bench strength.
• Responsible for partnership and collaboration with various cross-functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications

What you Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field and 10 years of experience in industrial engineering and supply chain operations
• 10 years’ experience with an in-depth knowledge and subject matter expertise developing and implementing automation and robotics solutions.
• 10 years of combined experience in Engineering and multiple Supply Chain disciplines (ie Operations, Finance, Transportation).
• 10 years demonstrated experience in driving new ideas, adapting, and integrating new technology, robotics, and automation in a complex supply chain environment.
• 10 years of a proven track record managing multi-million-dollar project portfolios.
• 10 years’ experience managing, growing, and influencing high-visibility key relationships with core customers, stakeholders, and leadership at all levels of the organization.
• 10 years’ experience navigating material handling supplier contracts and negotiations.
• 3 years’ experience showing a strong executive presence, communication, and presentation skills.
• 3 years’ experience showing an acute business and financial acumen.
• 3 years’ experience demonstrating people leadership managing, leading, and developing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field and 7 years of experience in engineering and supply chain operations

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com. Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.