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Associate Industrial Engineer

AT The TJX Companies, Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc.

Associate Industrial Engineer

Scranton, PA

Come to work and be ready to think on your feet, grow your skills, and embrace the many opportunities. Our Distribution Centers are the key to getting new products out to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, Homesense, and TK Maxx. To keep up with our ever-changing inventory, we stay nimble and adaptable. No day is the same, and that's just how we like it. Every shift is a new opportunity to Discover Different - and support each other along the way.

Posting Notes:4000 Oldfield Boulevard Pittston || PA 18640

The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career.

Job Summary:Designs, develops and implements process improvements, work methods, efficient layouts, transportation solutions and material handling engineering projects.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develops standards utilizing work measurement methods and/or stopwatch data as required. Formalizes job code standards including frequency and occurrence data imbedded in work measurement methods.
  • Develops elementary methods and process steps at the individual or teamwork station level.
  • Creates and maintains all data within PATS as required excluding interface maps.
  • Works on special productivity performance troubleshooting and analysis projects at a workstation level or at a systems/data level as assigned by the DC Industrial Engineer.
  • Analyzes statistical data for volatility and standard deviation norms as assigned by the DC IE in relation to productivity performance, capacities, etc.
  • Redesigns workstation level tasks to incorporate improved ergonomics and safety requirements.
  • Assists the IE or IE Manager in developing DC layouts, CAD drawings, and space/density analysis.
  • Recommend and justify basic process improvements to senior IE staff, and calculates savings in labor or materials.

Who We Are Looking For: You.

Job Knowledge:

  • Microsoft Office Suite. I.e. Teams Excel and Word
  • Knowledge in stopwatch level timings and time study at a basic level
  • Trained in basics of work measurement and work design principles
  • Base knowledge of ergonomics and safety regulations in relation to work and process design compliance.
  • Intermediate knowledge of stopwatch work measurement, including simultaneous variables and spot pace rating
  • Basic understanding of data collection principles to support Labor Management Systems
  • General trained knowledge of efficient workflow concepts and methods development
  • Capable of elementary use of CAD

Minimum experience required to perform this job:

  • 4-year degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar equivalent degree
  • Curriculum experience in college along with internships/part time roles in IE type function during school.
  • 0-1 year experience post college graduation.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize your needs!

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

This position has a starting salary range of $60,500 to $75,600. per year.

Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Come Discover Different at TJX - we think you'll find that it's so much more than a job. We move a lot of inventory - at all times of the day - and that takes working, learning, and growing together. When you're a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team in our Distribution Centers.

As you think about where to work, know that we take care of our people. We offer competitive pay and great benefits. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Posting Notes: 4000 Oldfield Boulevard Pittston PA 18640

Client-provided location(s): Pittston, PA, USA
Job ID: TJX-TJCOGLOBAL2304520EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program