Senior Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain

Nordstrom Inc · Pacific, CA

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Level: Senior
Team: Industrial
Base pay: $103k–$171k
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 14 days ago

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A senior industrial role at Nordstrom Inc (industrial) in Pacific, CA.

Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Automation
Base pay: $103k–$171k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Industrial Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $127k–$190k. This one lists $103k–$171k.

Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 44 industrial engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 43 other live industrial postings in California.

Base pay: About 14% below similar roles
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Lean 52%
New product launch 48%
✓ Six Sigma 43%
Root cause 39%
Supplier quality 34%
SPC 30%

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Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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About Us We’re a fast-moving fashion company that started as a shoe store in 1901. This heritage of service is the foundation we’re building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. We empower our people to be innovative, creative and focused on providing the best service to our customers. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it. Whether you’re a genius engineer, a phenomenal salesperson or a supply chain pro, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team. We reward great work, promote from within and celebrate diversity.

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.

Come on! Join us!

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Job Description The Senior Industrial Engineer I 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 will partner with 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 Advanced use of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) to optimize, lead, and provide supply chain solutions for current and future operations for medium to large ( 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. $102,500.00 - $170,500.00 Annual

Benefits

•Medical/Vision
•Dental
•Retirement and Paid Time Away
•Life Insurance and Disability
•Merchandise Discount
•EAP Resources
•401k
•medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
•PTO accruals
•Holidays
•performance-based incentives/bonuses

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