Director, Automation Engineering

• Lead concept development, system design, and investment recommendations for flexible and emerging fulfillment automation solutions
• Translate business and operational needs into scalable automation architectures, material flows, capacity models, and design standards
• Use data, simulation, and financial analysis to evaluate technologies, design tradeoffs, scalability, and ROI
• Lead cross-functional design efforts with Operations, Product, Finance, Real Estate, Construction, and technology partners
• Build engineering capability and develop repeatable, modular concepts from pilot through scaled deployment
• Develop and mentor automation talent
• Foster a high-performing team with technical expertise, strategic perspective, and collaborative skills
• Create solutions for new facilities, retrofits, and evolving fulfillment needs
• Define system architectures, material flows, capacity models, and design standards for Walmart's future fulfillment network

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 5 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area; or 7 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area
• 3 years' supervisory experience
• Proven expertise in automation system design, integration, and implementation within complex supply chain environments
• Strong data analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate complex information clearly and credibly
• Experience in project management, including risk identification, contingency planning, and performance monitoring
• Business acumen to develop and evaluate business cases and assess ROI
• Proficiency in process design, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
• Engineering, supply chain, or related-area experience
• Preferred but not required: Doctorate or master's degree in Computer Engineering

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in automation system design and integration within complex supply chain environments, with a strong focus on data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence and scalable solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Automation System Design
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Design

Hard Skills

• Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Capacity Modeling
• Financial Analysis
• Simulation
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Material Flow Design
• Investment Recommendations
• Scalable Automation Architectures

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Team Building
• Strategic Perspective

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Master's Degree in Computer Engineering (Preferred)
• Doctorate in Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Fulfillment Automation
• Complex Supply Chain Environments
• Business Acumen
• Risk Identification
• Contingency Planning