Director, DC Automation & Engineering

Nordstrom, Inc.

Seattle, Northern (WA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 175,000 - 275,000

Full time

14 days+
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Retirement program
Paid Time Away
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Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. seeks a Director of Distribution Center Engineering to shape the automation strategy across its DC network in Seattle. You will lead technology roadmaps, vendor partnerships, and ROI-driven investments to transform operations and customer experience.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, drive end-to-end deployment from pilot to full rollout, and collaborate with Operations, Product, and Technology to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency gains.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate/graduate degree in engineering, supply chain, or related field.
  • Experience leading automation, robotics, or supply chain tech initiatives at scale.
  • Ability to build enterprise-grade technology roadmaps.
  • Proven ROI models and business case development for capital investments.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and executive communication skills.
  • Travel up to 25–50%.

Responsibilities

  • Define automation strategy and technology roadmap for distribution center network.
  • Lead evaluation, selection, and management of automation technologies and vendors.
  • Build business cases and ROI models to prioritize investments.
  • Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Set governance, readiness criteria, and deployment processes.
  • Mentor and develop a world-class team of technical leaders.

Skills

Automation leadership
Robotics integration
Vendor management
Tech roadmaps
Executive communication
Lean methods
Cross-functional leadership
Team development

Education

Engineering degree
Supply chain degree

Job description

Nordstrom, Inc. seeks a Director of Distribution Center Engineering to shape the automation strategy across its DC network in Seattle. You will lead technology roadmaps, vendor partnerships, and ROI-driven investments to transform operations and customer experience.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, drive end-to-end deployment from pilot to full rollout, and collaborate with Operations, Product, and Technology to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency gains.

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