Senior Industrial Engineer - Distribution & Automation

Penguin Random House; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Penguin Random House in Crawfordsville, IN, is seeking an experienced industrial engineer to join our Operations Services team. You will support distribution network improvement through data analysis, time studies, and cross‑site collaboration, helping drive automation and material handling initiatives across the network.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating with colleagues across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, supply chain or related field.
• 5–10 years in industrial engineering, supply chain, distribution, or similar environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze distribution operations and build improvement plans.
• Lead cross‑functional projects and coordinate with vendors.
• Develop time studies, flow charts, and test system enhancements.
• Contribute to activity‑based costing and labor models.
• Support WMS implementations and automation initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Automation systems

Material handling equipment

Job description

Penguin Random House in Crawfordsville, IN, is seeking an experienced industrial engineer to join our Operations Services team. You will support distribution network improvement through data analysis, time studies, and cross‑site collaboration, helping drive automation and material handling initiatives across the network.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating with colleagues across functions.