Sr Engineer Industrial
Who We Are
At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
What You Will Work On
In this role, you will take the lead in shaping how products move across one of our high-volume distribution centers, driving efficiency from dock to door while supporting a seamless omnichannel experience. You will design, evaluate, and optimize workflows across picking, packing, conveyance, and sortation to ensure we meet service expectations and stay ahead of demand. Your work will directly impact throughput, cost per unit, and overall operational performance through data-driven decisions and innovative engineering solutions.
You will partner with cross-functional teams to bring large-scale initiatives to life, from labor strategies to automation and long-term capacity planning. This includes building business cases, developing facility layouts, and supporting the implementation and stabilization of new systems and equipment. You will also lead continuous improvement efforts, using structured problem-solving and analytics to enhance productivity, reduce complexity, and build scalable solutions for future growth.
Who You Will Work With
You will collaborate closely with distribution center leaders, operations teams, and cross-functional partners including IT, Finance, maintenance, and external vendors. As a trusted technical advisor, you will influence decisions related to labor productivity, automation strategies, and operational improvements. You will also play a key role in coaching and developing engineers by sharing best practices in industrial engineering, guiding technical problem-solving, and elevating team capabilities across process design, analytics, and continuous improvement.
Your ability to communicate across all levels of the organization will be key to aligning engineering solutions with business priorities.
What You Bring
Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
7+ years of industrial engineering experience in high-volume distribution, fulfillment, retail, ecommerce, or 3PL environments
5+ years supporting large-scale operations or supply chain networks
3+ years of experience with labor standards and engineered labor systems (MOST, MTM), DC automation, RFID, and/or Warehouse Management Systems (preferably Manhattan Active Labor Management)
PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred
Proven track record leading projects exceeding $1M in capital spend
Experience designing and implementing automation solutions including conveyance, sortation, and RFID-enabled systems
Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, and Power BI for modeling, forecasting, and performance tracking
Experience developing business cases, capital budgets, ROI/payback models, and benefit realization tracking
Proficiency with AutoCAD for facility layout design, process mapping, and system documentation
Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, A3, 5 Whys)
Strong ability to analyze MHE utilization, slotting strategies, and warehouse flow to optimize space and labor efficiency
Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior leaders
A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed.
Work Style & Physical Requirements
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution center environment
Comfort balancing time between analytical work and on-the-floor operational support
Willingness to travel up to 15% as needed
Regular in-office attendance is required
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards
Key Skills
Process Improvement, Analysis, Advanced Excel Skills, Operations, Strategy and Execution, Business Intelligence, Engineering Instruments and Tools
Equal Employment Opportunity
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.