Senior Industrial Engineer, Midwest Fulfillment Center (MWFC) - Cedar Rapids, IA

Company: Nordstrom Inc.
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Cedar Rapids, IA Job Description The Senior Industrial Engineer applies technical methods and discipline, and provides business and customer expertise, to recommend and devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials and information to deliver a moderate/complex product, process or system.-- This person should have industry intelligence to provide creative solutions for automation to further simplify work flows and operations. A Day in the Life:

• Champions and leads Standard Work efforts
• Time and motion studies, approves labor standards, and develops and applies key insights to improve efficiencies
• Delivery of moderately complex solutions
• Benchmark studies, builds business cases, and recommends new technologies
• Creates requirements that form cohesive plans
• Ideation of alternatives for process, equipment and system design to optimize end-to-end solutions
• Works with product management, operation and other business partners to deliver data driven processes and solutions
• Uses data to translate into continuous improvement ideas, cost/benefit analysis and change initiatives for moderately scoped projects
• Moderately-versed in new technology solutions for material handling and systems
• Create and deliver AutoCad Layout for complex space planning and process design improvements
• Advanced use of continuous improvement methodology to optimize, lead and provide supply chain solutions for current and future operations for medium to large (
• Advanced skills in discreate simulation and capacity analysis
• Moderate level of understanding to work with technical documentation, including architectural, mechanical, electrical and software to assess designs and issues, as required, with minimal guidance from supervisor You own this if you have---
  • 5+ years' Industrial Engineering experience, including and/or addition of 3+ years' experience within a Supply Chain Distribution/Fulfillment (eComm) environment
  • Experienced in building strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
  • Proven track record of successfully achieving priorities and accomplishing objectives
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Industrial and Systems Engineering; Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent preferred 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
    • Life Insurance and Disability
    • Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at-- www.nordstrom.com .-- Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs. Posted 25 Days Ago Full time R-245315 About Us We're a fast-moving fashion company that empowers our people to be innovative, creative and always focused on providing the best service to our customers. The retail industry is rapidly changing, and we have interesting, complex problems to solve every day - from developing cutting-edge technology and opening new stores, to designing fresh, must-have fashion.-- Whether you're a genius engineer, a phenomenal salesperson or a supply chain guru, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team. We've been on the Fortune--- 100 Best Places to Work list for more than 20 years because we reward great work, promote from within and celebrate diversity.-- Our values are the core of who we are. They inspire our employees, delight our customers and bring our business to life every day. CUSTOMER OBSESSED
      We strive to know our customers better than anyone else. We listen, anticipate, build trust and move with speed to deliver on their needs. OWNERS AT HEART
      We treat every interaction as an opportunity to make an impact and deliver excellence.-- CURIOUS AND EVER CHANGING
      We approach problems with curiosity and create solutions. We unlock potential to be bold, think big and inspire innovation.-- HERE TO WIN
      We're committed to delivering results, both today and tomorrow. We win as a team by supporting and challenging one another to be better every day. WE EXTEND OURSELVES
      We treat each other with respect and kindness. We do the small things that make a big difference. We create a welcoming environment, helping people feel connected, valued and part of one community.

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