Industrial Engineering Leader — Fulfillment & Automation

Nike Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike, Inc. in Memphis, TN seeks an innovative engineering leader to advance next-generation physical distribution and fulfillment centers.

You will lead a cross-functional team to design, develop and implement scalable automation and material-handling solutions, driving efficiency, safety and performance across the Nike NA supply chain. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in logistics or manufacturing engineering, 2+ years leading engineers, and a strong track record delivering large-scale projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent education/experience.
• 5+ years of experience in logistics engineering or manufacturing engineering.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team of engineers.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience leading large-scale engineering projects with MHE vendors, budgets, schedules, and tests.
• Hands-on design and operation with automated material handling equipment.
• Lean process design experience.
• Strong communication and data analysis skills.
• Experience with simulation software; Smartsheet and AutoCAD a plus.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team for physical distribution solutions.
• Design, develop and implement logistics and fulfillment center systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver projects on time and budget.
• Conduct cost/benefit analyses and justify capital investments for DC design requirements.
• Oversee installation, commissioning and performance testing of systems.
• Recruit, hire and mentor engineering staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Lean principles

Communication skills

PLC knowledge

Simulation software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree in Engineering/Operations or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Nike, Inc. in Memphis, TN seeks an innovative engineering leader to advance next-generation physical distribution and fulfillment centers.

You will lead a cross-functional team to design, develop and implement scalable automation and material-handling solutions, driving efficiency, safety and performance across the Nike NA supply chain. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in logistics or manufacturing engineering, 2+ years leading engineers, and a strong track record delivering large-scale projects