Senior Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain

Nordstrom Inc; California; On-site; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer I to apply technical methods and business insight to design efficient systems in fulfillment centers and distribution centers.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain Operations leadership to drive improvements and automation across complex operations. Responsibilities include data collection and complex analysis for continuous improvement, capacity and cost-benefit studies, and time/motion studies using MOST/MTM.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ Industrial Engineering experience, including 3+ years in a Supply Chain Distribution/Fulfillment (e-Com) environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Industrial and Systems Engineering; Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent preferred
• AutoCAD, Simulation, and SQL query experience highly desired

Responsibilities

• Collects data and performs complex data analysis to drive continuous improvement ideas, capacity analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and change initiatives.
• Advanced use of Lean Six Sigma to optimize and lead supply chain solutions for current and future operations.
• Performs time and motion studies using MOST, MSD, MTM and other standards; identifies gaps and improves productivity.
• Mentor engineers and lead Standard Work initiatives with operations and CI teams.
• Creates AutoCAD layouts for space planning and process design improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Process improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Industrial and Systems Engineering

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Simulation

SQL

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Industrial Engineer I applies technical methods and discipline, and provides business and customer expertise, to recommend and devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, and information to deliver a moderate/complex product, process, or system.This person will partner with Supply Chain Operations leadership and associates within fulfillment centers (FCs) and Distribution Centers (DCs) and should have industry intelligence to provide creative solutions for process improvement and automation to further simplify work flows and operations. A day in the life Collects data and performs complex data analysis to understand current state conditions that will be used to drive continuous improvement ideas, capacity analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and change initiatives and projects Advanced use of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) to optimize, lead, and provide supply chain solutions for current and future operations for medium to large (<$500k) scope projects Performs time and motion studies, has experience with predetermined time systems (e.g., MOST, MSD, MTM), indirect time, & PF&D. Detects gaps between observed time and labor standards, and develops key insights to improve productivity. Mentors engineers up pyramid. Champions and leads Standard Work efforts in collaboration with operations and continuous improvement teams Has knowledge of distribution and fulfillment best practices and engineering standards. Leverages best practices and engineering standards in the development and deployment of solutions Creates and delivers AutoCAD layouts for complex space planning and process design improvements Moderately versed in new technology solutions for material handling and systems Ideation of alternatives for process, equipment, and system design to optimize end-to-end solutions Performs benchmark studies, builds business cases, and recommends new solutions/technologies Creates requirements that form cohesive plans Expert level understanding of how to work with technical documentation including architectural, mechanical, electrical and software, to assess designs and issues as required, with minimal guidance from manager Works with operations, product management, and other business partners to deliver data driven solutions Strong project management skills with focus on implementation of high impact, high complexity solutions You own this if you have… 5+ years’ Industrial Engineering experience, including and/or addition of 3+ years’ experience within a Supply Chain Distribution/Fulfillment (e-Com) environment Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Industrial and Systems Engineering; Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent preferred AutoCAD, Simulation, and SQL query experience highly desired Experienced in building strong relationships with business partners Proven track record of successfully achieving priorities and accomplishing objectives.

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $102,500.00 - $170,500.00 Annual

Benefits

• Medical/Vision
• Dental
• Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount
• EAP Resources
• 401k
• medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
• PTO accruals
• Holidays
• performance-based incentives/bonuses

Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.

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About Us

We’re a fast-moving fashion company that started as a shoe store in 1901. This heritage of service is the foundation we’re building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. We empower our people to be innovative, creative and focused on providing the best service to our customers. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it. Whether you’re a genius engineer, a phenomenal salesperson or a supply chain pro, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team. We reward great work, promote from within and celebrate diversity.

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