Supply Chain Operations Industrial Engineer - Corporate Internship - Summer 2027 - Dubuque, IA

Nordstrom•Dubuque, IA

2d•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Nordstrom is seeking summer interns who are highly motivated and focused on the customer experience to join our field supply chain engineering team. As a Nordstrom Supply Chain Industrial Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers and operations leaders to design, test, and implement solutions that improve productivity, safety, and cost efficiency across our distribution network. You will gain hands-on exposure to the technology and processes that power one of the nation's largest retail supply chains. High-performing interns will be considered for full-time opportunities upon successful completion of the program.

Requirements

Are enrolled in a mechanical, industrial, or other relevant technical bachelor's or master's degree program currently
Have an expected graduation date between December 2027—August 2028
Enjoy applying analytical thinking to identify inefficiencies and reengineer existing processes
Demonstrate strong analytics skills with experience in writing queries, leveraging AI, and advanced Excel tools
Have proven project management skills, including business case development and stakeholder presentations
Possess a foundational understanding of engineering design principles and distribution automation technology
Communicate effectively and partner well with cross-functional teams
Are curious about emerging technologies and enjoy evaluating new vendors or tools
Are willing to re-locate to a distribution or fulfillment center

Responsibilities

Developing process flow design and mapping, productivity measures, time studies, data collection, and computational analyses
Leading components of the project management life cycle, including business case analysis, detailed requirements, and issues management, and building business cases and presenting strategy recommendations to senior leadership across the organization
Designing, implementing, and refining engineered solutions within distribution or fulfillment center operations, including leading edge distribution technology
Applying an analytical mindset to identify, quantify, and reengineer inefficiencies within existing processes
Partnering with cross-functional teams to scope problems, design solutions, and quantify financial impact
Researching emerging technologies and evaluating potential automation or vendor partners, and supporting vendor and technology evaluations from proof of concept through deployment and performance tracking