Senior Industrial Engineer - Network & Automation Engineering - Supply Chain

Job Description

Join Nordstrom's dynamic Supply Chain Engineering and Systems team, responsible for innovating, designing, implementing, and optimizing Nordstrom’s Supply Chain network. Nordstrom is committed to being a leader in Omnichannel retailing, recognizing the importance of strong capabilities in both physical and digital retailing. We continuously innovate to help our customers look their best and feel good. 

The Senior Industrial Engineer (Network & Automation Engineering) will play a crucial role in delivering the Network Design & Automation roadmap. This involves driving mid-to-high complexity design, layout, and equipment projects that support Nordstrom’s overarching supply chain strategy. This role will contribute to designing the future of Nordstrom’s distribution and fulfillment network by utilizing best-in-class Material Handling Equipment (MHE), automation, and layouts for both greenfield and brownfield/retrofit projects. A high level of ownership will be expected in the development and deployment of design and equipment standards. This role requires collaborative partnership with various stakeholder teams, including Supply Chain Strategy, Data Science, Safety, Product, Technology, Field Engineering, and Operations. 

A Day in the Life: 

• Deliver solutions for network expansion, retrofits, and process improvement initiatives to drive productivity, capabilities, and throughput improvements across the network. 

• Collaborate with Safety, Facilities, Construction & Design, and Engineering to develop design standards for MHE, conveyance, layouts, and racking. 

• Work with Strategic Sourcing to manage equipment vendor qualification, bidding, and selection. 

• Support the commissioning and startup of engineering equipment projects, including MHE, conveyance, and automation. 

• Lead multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business stakeholders, consultants, and vendors. 

• Leverage advanced analytics and concepts to develop order profiles, design requirements, and storage profiles for layout and equipment projects. 

• Drive initiatives to improve equipment effectiveness and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). 

You own this if you have: 

• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Design, or Mechanical Engineering. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering or equivalent; a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent is preferred. 

• Strong understanding of warehouse design concepts, methodologies, and flows. 

• Experience in e-commerce, Fulfillment, or Distribution Center designs and layouts. 

• Experience with greenfield, brownfield, and/or retrofit projects and material handling equipment (MHE). 

• Proven experience in the creation and rollout of design and equipment standards. 

• Strong technical skills in Design and Analytics, Facility Layout Optimization, Mechanization and Safety Standards, and AutoCAD. 

• Demonstrated experience with improving equipment effectiveness and deep expertise in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) related KPIs. 

• Ability to travel up to 25%. 

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
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