Senior Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain

Nordstrom, Inc.; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision

Retirement plan

Merchandise discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer I to optimize workflows in fulfillment centers through data analysis, standard work, and automation initiatives. You will collaborate with Supply Chain Operations leadership to design efficient systems integrating people, machines, materials, and information.

The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma methodologies, time/motion studies, and space planning using AutoCAD, with opportunities to mentor engineers and lead high-impact projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collects data and performs complex data analysis to drive continuous improvement ideas and capacity analyses
• Leads Lean Six Sigma projects for medium to large scope (up to $500k)
• Performs time studies and benchmarks, assesses labor standards, and mentors engineers
• Creates AutoCAD layouts for space planning and process improvements
• Delivers data‑driven solutions in collaboration with operations and product management

Skills

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain (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

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits.Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf

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