Industrial Engineer

About Thred Up

Thred Up is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire the world to think secondhand first. By making it easy to buy and sell secondhand, Thred Up has become one of the world's largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes and accessories. Sellers love Thred Up because we make it easy to clean out their closets and unlock value for themselves or for the charity of their choice while doing good for the planet.

Buyers love shopping value, premium and luxury brands all in one place, at up to 90% off estimated retail price. Our proprietary operating platform is the foundation for our managed marketplace and consists of distributed processing infrastructure, proprietary software and systems and data science expertise. With Thred Up’s Resale‑as‑a‑Service, some of the world's leading brands and retailers are leveraging our platform to deliver customizable, scalable resale experiences to their customers.

Thred Up has processed over 172 million unique secondhand items from 55 000 brands across 100 categories. By extending the life cycle of clothing, Thred Up is changing the way consumers shop and ushering in a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.

Recognized on TIME’s Best Inventions 2024, TIME's Most Influential Companies of 2023, Digiday's Work Life 50 2023, TIME's Best Inventions of 2022, and Lattice's People Success Awards 2022.

At Thred Up, we are processing unique secondhand clothing at unparalleled volumes and looking for an Industrial Engineer to support our rapidly growing operation. You will be designing, developing, modifying, and integrating computer‑controlled electronic and mechanical systems for the automation of industrial tasks and enhancement of processing or production equipment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work at our Distribution Center in Mechanicsburg, PA or Lancaster, TX, and visit remote DCs in the network to collaborate with the Industrial Engineering team and review existing automation systems.

• Project Management:
  Participate in the operational planning and implementation of multiple projects from deployment to closure.
• Process Optimization:
  Assist in identifying areas of improvement in production processes and help develop strategies to enhance efficiency.
• Workflow Analysis:
  Contribute to the analysis of current production workflows and assist in recommending changes to improve productivity.
• Data Analysis:
  Collect and analyze production data under the guidance of senior engineers, using basic statistical methods.
• Layout:
  Assist in the design and optimization of DC layouts and processes.
• Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  If you don’t like spending your days in a cubicle, this is the perfect position for you. As part of the Industrial Engineering Team you will be expected to work in dynamic environments, bend down, reach overhead, lift/carry up to 30 lbs and push/pull up to 150 lbs.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of practical experience in industrial engineering roles, including experience with automation preferred.
• Experience with project management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (CAD) in 2D applications.
• Familiarity with distribution centers and warehouses.
• Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for internal and external collaboration and reporting.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes in project scope or requirements.
• Proficiency in Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Available for a minimum of 25% travel based on business needs that would require visits to other Thred
  
  UP distribution centers.

At thred

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