Industrial Engineer 2 - Supply Chain - West Coast Omni Center

Nordstrom•Riverside, CA

21h•$87,500 - $145,500

About The Position

At Nordstrom, the Industrial Engineer 2, Supply Chain contributes to engineering excellence by applying industrial engineering discipline to established and new processes, systems, and equipment. The role partners with Supply Chain Operations leadership and associates in fulfillment centers (FCs) and distribution centers (DCs), using industry knowledge to develop creative process-improvement and automation solutions that simplify workflows and operations. The position analyzes current-state conditions, supports continuous improvement and capacity planning, and develops and delivers process, layout, and operational solutions. It leads standard work efforts and manages medium-complexity projects in collaboration with operations, product management, continuous improvement teams, and other business partners. The role develops knowledge of distribution and fulfillment best practices, engineering standards, technical documentation, discrete simulation, and capacity analysis, with guidance from a supervisor as needed. The stated annual pay range is $87,500–$145,500. The position may be eligible for performance-based incentives or bonuses. Nordstrom lists medical, vision, dental, retirement, paid time away, life insurance, disability coverage, merchandise discounts, and EAP resources among its benefits; eligibility may depend on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

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 fulfillment (e-commerce) environment is desired.
AutoCAD, simulation, and SQL query experience are highly desired.

Responsibilities

Collect data and conduct complex analysis of current-state conditions to support continuous-improvement ideas, 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 on small- to medium-scope projects under $250,000.
Perform time and motion studies using predetermined time systems such as MOST, MSD, and MTM; assess 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.
Develop knowledge of distribution and fulfillment best practices and engineering standards, and apply them when developing and deploying solutions.
Create and deliver AutoCAD layouts for moderately scaled space planning and process design.
Analyze and evaluate methods for optimal operations, outlining alternatives for processes, equipment, and system design.
Develop an understanding of technical documentation, including architectural, mechanical, electrical, and software documentation, to assess designs and issues as required, 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.