Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart • McCordsville, IN

2d • $110,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Walmart’s next-generation fulfillment network is rapidly evolving, and this role is at its core. As Senior Manager of Fulfillment Automation Engineering, you will own and optimize the end-to-end inbound process—from unload to storage—driving continuous improvement in a highly visible, strategic supply chain initiative. In this high-impact, high-autonomy role, you’ll collaborate across engineering, operations, and product teams to design and enhance automated fulfillment processes, directly shaping company performance at scale. What you'll do... Lead continuous improvement for inbound fulfillment processes (unloading to storage) in Walmart’s next-gen network Analyze process flows and automation systems to identify and address inefficiencies and risks Use data analytics to generate insights and guide strategic decisions with cross-functional teams Design and document process enhancements and standard workflows Partner with automation teams to evaluate and implement new equipment Build business cases to support investment decisions Manage projects, track progress, mitigate risks, and communicate updates Translate technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences Promote a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven problem-solving What you’ll bring... Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related) or 7+ years’ relevant experience Strong data analytics and storytelling skills Proven project management and change management experience Ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences Excellent written and verbal communication Experience with fulfillment/distribution automation systems (conveyance, sortation, robotics, WCS/WMS) Familiarity with mechatronics, control systems, or electrical design Proficiency with analytics and data visualization tools Background in engineering economics and financial modeling for automation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related) or 7+ years’ relevant experience
• Strong data analytics and storytelling skills
• Proven project management and change management experience
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience with fulfillment/distribution automation systems (conveyance, sortation, robotics, WCS/WMS)
• Familiarity with mechatronics, control systems, or electrical design
• Proficiency with analytics and data visualization tools
• Background in engineering economics and financial modeling for automation
• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 4 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
• Option 2: 6 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Masters: Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement for inbound fulfillment processes (unloading to storage) in Walmart’s next-gen network
• Analyze process flows and automation systems to identify and address inefficiencies and risks
• Use data analytics to generate insights and guide strategic decisions with cross-functional teams
• Design and document process enhancements and standard workflows
• Partner with automation teams to evaluate and implement new equipment
• Build business cases to support investment decisions
• Manage projects, track progress, mitigate risks, and communicate updates
• Translate technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven problem-solving

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level