Industrial Engineer 2 - Supply Chain - Central States Distribution Center
About The Position
At Nordstrom, the Industrial Engineer 2, Supply Chain contributes to engineering excellence by applying industrial engineering disciplines to established and new processes, systems, and equipment. The role partners with Supply Chain Operations leadership and associates in fulfillment centers and distribution centers, using industry knowledge to develop creative process-improvement and automation solutions that simplify workflows and operations. The position collects and analyzes data to identify current conditions and inform continuous improvement, capacity analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and change initiatives. It applies continuous-improvement methods to develop supply-chain solutions and lead small- to medium-scope projects valued at less than $250,000. The engineer also develops standard work, uses distribution and fulfillment best practices and engineering standards, creates AutoCAD layouts for moderately scaled space planning and process design, and evaluates operational methods, processes, equipment, and systems. The role works with operations, product management, and other business partners to deliver data-driven solutions; manages medium-complexity projects using project-management methodologies; and develops skills in discrete simulation and capacity analysis. It may involve reviewing technical documentation, including architectural, mechanical, electrical, and software documentation, with supervisor guidance.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
- Strong understanding and application of end-to-end Industrial Engineering discipline, processes, and tools.
- Experience interacting and communicating clearly and concisely with senior leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a supply-chain distribution or e-commerce fulfillment environment.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Simulation experience.
- SQL query experience.
Responsibilities
- Collect data and perform complex analysis to understand current-state conditions and support continuous improvement, capacity analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and change initiatives and projects.
- Apply continuous-improvement methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma, to optimize and lead supply-chain solutions for current and future operations and small- to medium-scope projects under $250,000.
- Perform time and motion studies using predetermined time systems such as MOST, MSD, or MTM, and account for indirect time and PF&D.
- Identify gaps between observed time and labor standards and develop insights to improve productivity.
- Lead Standard Work efforts in collaboration with operations and continuous-improvement teams.
- Apply distribution and fulfillment best practices and engineering standards when developing and deploying solutions.
- Create AutoCAD layouts for moderately scaled space planning and process design.
- Analyze and evaluate methods for optimal operations and outline alternatives for processes, equipment, and system design.
- Review technical documentation, including architectural, mechanical, electrical, and software documentation, to assess designs and issues with supervisor guidance.
- Work with operations, product management, and other business partners to deliver data-driven solutions.
- Use project-management methodologies to manage medium-complexity projects.
- Develop skills in discrete simulation and capacity analysis.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time away, PTO accruals, and holidays.
- Life insurance and disability insurance options.
- Merchandise discount.
- Employee Assistance Program resources.
- May be eligible for performance-based incentives or bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
