URBN Junior Industrial Engineer

Urban Outfitters•Gap, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

URBN is seeking a Junior Industrial Engineer in Gap, Pennsylvania, to support its logistics organization through projects that enhance productivity, maximize throughput, and ensure workplace safety. The position works closely with Operations and Engineering to develop standards, create productivity measurements, and support process improvement initiatives. The successful candidate is a motivated team player with a positive attitude, good organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments. The role involves interacting with employees, customers, management, and external partners across organizational levels. The position supports work measurement, productivity analysis, workflow and method improvements, workforce training, project cost justification, and the design and installation of material handling equipment. It is based in a warehouse environment and may require overtime. Physical activities include extended sitting or standing and computer use, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching or crawling, lifting objects up to 50 pounds, and operating warehouse equipment as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
0–2 years of experience in a direct-to-consumer, manufacturing, or retail distribution environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of work measurement methodologies and tools, particularly time studies and standards creation.
Experience with Manhattan warehouse management and labor management suites.
Knowledge of projects involving process design, work measurement, productivity improvement, cost reduction, and project implementation.
Experience with productivity tracking, data collection systems, and reporting software.
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information and develop, recommend, and implement solutions while maintaining budget.
Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills and ability to interact across a broad range of organizational levels and functions.
Troubleshooting expertise and strong attention to detail.
Flexibility with schedule and ability to work overtime in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and use a computer and manipulate a keyboard for extended periods.
Ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment as required, such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Warehouse Management and Labor Management Systems.
Knowledge of statistical analysis, operations research, and process improvement disciplines.
Experience with databases, analytical software, and reporting suites, including SQL.
Knowledge of operations and performance management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Visio.

Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of an accurate and effective Work Measurement System.
Establish effective productivity measurements for identified distribution center functions through time and frequency studies.
Evaluate and revise work methods and workflows across functions to ensure best-method practices.
Support training for management and hourly employees on productivity and work methods.
Assist with data collection and cost justification for distribution center and capital budget projects.
Assist in the design, selection, and installation of material handling equipment for existing, new, and expanded distribution centers.
Assist Operations and Engineering teams with process improvement initiatives.
Work effectively with consultants and contractors to build collaborative partnerships and meet business requirements.
Work overtime as required.
Perform other duties assigned by a Supervisor and/or Manager.