Principal Engineer, Industrial Engineering

What Industrial Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes. Industrial Engineering is responsible for enhancing and developing processes, layout and associated tools. It identifies, analyzes and implements new or existing technology to optimize business processes, designs process improvements to reduce cost, cycle time, improve quality and/or increase throughput, and directs external resources or contractors as required.

The Principal Industrial Engineer supports Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Operations in capital project planning and management, capacity planning, operational process change, and overall distribution center operating layout optimization. The position also supports deployment of new process and automation solutions, facilitates new building designs and layout changes, partners with Operations leaders, deploys capital project investments for Pharma Supply Chain Operations, and oversees project implementation and adoption to realize improvements. Responsibilities Drive process engineering initiatives including conceptual operational designs, layout-change scenarios, and innovative automation solutions; work closely with business operations partners to iterate on solutioning to optimize results.

Bring modernization concepts to Operations through material handling and engineering external partnerships. Work closely with Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Operations Vice Presidents and site leaders to manage capital projects planned within the buildings, develop capital budget priorities, establish preliminary budgets, business case justifications, and formalize all capital requests for budgeted, approved, or newly scoped projects. Lead multifunctional teams of stakeholders and contributors to deliver large complex projects on time and under budget; coordinate with other functional groups including Corporate Real Estate, field operations, Security, Information Technology, Inventory, Quality & Regulatory, Sales, and EH&S to ensure efforts are aligned and coordinated as projects are developed and analyzed.

Integrate team members supporting operations leadership teams to ensure that capital projects and infrastructure are deployed, coordinated, managed, and maintained to drive building performance expectations. Also manage and execute small construction projects independent of Corporate Real Estate / Construction, including all cage and vault construction resulting from expansion or relocation needs. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field or relevant work experience, preferred. 4–6 years of experience in Operations, project and budgetary management, capital investment analysis and deployment, and leading complex projects with multi‑functional teams, preferred.

Experience with automation solutions, facility design, material handling systems, integrated warehouse controls and execution applications, preferred. Experience with AutoCAD and other software applications to drive warehouse design and concepting, preferred. Strong leadership skills, scheduling and organizational skills.

Excellent technical problem‑solving capability. High level of initiative – team player. Willing and transparent communicator.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Moderate travel to other facilities for projects and supervision of equipment installation (25% to 50% during specific deployment activities and project implementations).

What is expected of you and others at this level Apply comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects. May contribute to the development of policies and procedures. Work on complex projects of large scope.

Develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems; solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives. Complete work; independently receive general guidance on new projects. Ensure work is reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives.

May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues. Anticipated salary range: $94,900 – $135,600 Bonus eligible: No Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well‑being. Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid time off plan Health savings account (HSA) 401(k) savings plan Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage Work‑Life resources Paid parental leave Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close: 6/16/2026.

If interested in the opportunity, please submit an application as soon as possible. The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back‑to‑work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr