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Industrial Engineer 2 - Supply Chain - Marlboro Distribution Center

Nordstrom

Upper Marlboro, MDFull-time$88–146K/yrSeen 2mo agoStill listed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$88–146K/yr
Location
Upper Marlboro, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Industrial Engineer 2 applies industrial engineering practices to established and new supply chain processes, systems, and equipment. The role partners with operations leaders and associates in fulfillment and distribution centers to improve workflows and operations through process improvement and automation. It supports data-driven solutions, project delivery, capacity analysis, and engineering standards across current and future operations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data AnalysisContinuous ImprovementLean Six SigmaTime and Motion StudiesPredetermined Time SystemsStandard WorkAutoCADSpace PlanningProcess DesignTechnical DocumentationProject ManagementDiscrete SimulationCapacity AnalysisSQLIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringSupply Chain DistributionFulfillment OperationsEnd-to-End Industrial EngineeringClear Communication

Qualifications

3+ Years Engineering ExperienceBachelor's in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description At Nordstrom, we strive for engineering excellence and the Industrial Engineer 2, Supply Chain contributes to that by applying industrial engineering discipline on both established and new processes, systems, and equipment.  This person will partner with our Supply Chain Operations leadership and associates within fulfillment centers (FCs) and Distribution Centers (DCs) and should have industry intelligence to provide creative solutions for process improvement and automation to further simplify work flows and operations.

A day in the life

  • Collects data and performs complex data analysis to understand current state conditions that will be used to drive continuous improvement ideas, capacity analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and change initiatives and projects

  • Leverages continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) to optimize, lead, and provide supply chain solutions for current and future operations for small to medium (<$250k) scope projects

  • Performs time and motion studies, has experience with predetermined time systems (e.g., MOST, MSD, MTM), indirect time, & PF&D. Detects gaps between observed time and labor standards, and develops key insights to improve productivity

  • Leads Standard Work efforts in collaboration with operations and continuous improvement teams

  • Develops knowledge of distribution and fulfillment best practices and engineering standards. Leverages best practices and engineering standards in the development and deployment of solutions

  • Creates and delivers AutoCAD Layout for moderately scaled space planning and process design

  • Analyze and evaluate methods for optimal operations. Outlines alternatives for processes, equipment, and system design

  • Develops a level of understanding to work with technical documentation, including architectural, mechanical, electrical and software to assess designs and issues as required, with guidance from supervisor

  • Works with operations, product management, and other business partners to deliver data driven solutions

  • Utilizes project management methodologies to manage medium complexity projects

  • Develops skills in discrete simulation and capacity analysis

You own this if you have...

  • Minimum of 3 years’ Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Experience

  • Prior experience with Supply Chain Distribution/Fulfillment (e-Com) environment desired

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering

  • AutoCAD, simulation, and SQL query experience highly desired

  • Strong understanding and application of end-to-end Industrial Engineering discipline, processes, and tools

  • Experience interacting and communicating clearly/concisely with senior leadership

Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $87,500.00 - $145,500.00 Annual

We’ve got you covered… 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

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf 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.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

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How this job compares

Set against the 825 open Industrial Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$88–146K/yr
  • US median$87–139K/yr501 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $117K, is 3% above the US median midpoint ($113K) — in the middle half of Industrial Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 13 open Industrial Engineer jobs in Maryland and 825 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Industrial Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (628 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 502 of the 825 open Industrial Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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