Principal Industrial Engineer - SSC

Do your Best Work in Mooresville

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up - we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

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What You Will Do

The Principal Industrial Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, securing resources and support, and developing solutions that will facilitate continuous productivity, capacity, safety, and quality improvement within Lowe's Supply Chain and Distribution teams. Within distribution, the Principal Industrial Engineer will provide detailed analysis for new process design, layout, technology, product slotting, and setup. The Principal Industrial Engineer will serve as subject matter expert and thought leader to the business leaders and peers in defining and implementing solutions. The Principal Industrial Engineer will also gather, analyze, and present data for key supply chain decision making. The Principal Industrial Engineer will ensure we are developing network consistency by acting as a key communication link between the corporate and field based engineering and operations teams.

Work with a Winning Team

At Lowe's, our supply chain is the backbone of our mission to serve customers and support our stores. When you join our supply chain team, you're stepping into a role that directly impacts millions of homes and communities across the nation.

You'll be part of a supportive network where colleagues and leaders have your back, working together to overcome challenges and deliver for those who rely on us. As you contribute to our industry-leading supply chain operations, you'll build a rewarding logistics career with fair, respectful leadership that helps you shape a future you can be proud of. Your expertise will be vital in driving the future of retail as we continue to innovate and excel in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes elements of existing DC network to include:
• New processes and equipment
• New item handling procedures
• New storage methodologies and equipment
• New and improved allocation, picking, and replenishment strategies
• Recommends and secures approval for solutions with an emphasis on safety
• Gathers and analyzes data for supply chain decision making to include:
• Acting as a liaison between logistics and distribution operations
• Performing analysis on space costs to be used to make packaging and channel decision.
• Leads programs across multiple network nodes to implement new process and technology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field and 5 years' experience in Industrial Engineering, or
• Masters' Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field and 3 years' experience in Industrial Engineering

and

• 5 years' experience in time and motion studies, engineered labor standards development and implementation
• 5 years' experience with a warehouse management system
• 5 years' experience managing a cross-functional project from conception to implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in retail distribution with an emphasis on a performance based culture
• 5 years' experience in facility layout and project/capital justification
• 5 years' with a proven experience managing multiple and competing priorities

About Lowe's

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.