AD, Warehouse Design and Robotics

Job Description:

Our Opportunity:

Chewy is seeking an Associate Director to lead its Warehouse Design and Robotics Engineering Team. This leader will oversee the development and deployment of next-generation robotic systems and fulfillment center infrastructure, with a focus on developing new supply chain capabilities, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing team member experience. The role requires strong engineering acumen, a strategic mindset, and the ability to drive innovation in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team responsible for designing and launching new large-scale fulfillment centers and retrofits across Chewy’s network
• Develop and own a multi-year technology roadmap to achieve long-term business goals focused on net sales growth, customer experience, and operational cost optimization.
• Develop cutting-edge automation and robotics solutions that improve safety, throughput, and efficiency in Chewy fulfillment centers
• Partner with operations, product, and finance teams to define technical requirements and unlock new supply chain capabilities that support net sales growth
• Drive long-term strategic planning efforts, including ROI analysis, to guide investment decisions and ensure alignment with business goals
• Vet, select, and manage external vendors to deliver capital projects and automation systems on time and within budget
• Mentor and grow a high-performing team of engineers
• Manage risk across all phases of design, development, and deployment to ensure reliable, scalable systems

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or related field) or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in warehouse industrial design
• 2+ years of experience managing warehouse engineering teams
• Experience designing large-scale warehouses and fulfillment equipment and processes
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying advanced robotic systems
• Ability to manage multiple high priority projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel as needed.

Bonus (if applicable):

• Master's Degree (Engineering or related field)
• Experience with industrial PLC systems
• Experience with industry standard FMEA processes
• Experience with cloud native technology stacks and service-oriented architecture

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The base salary range for this role is $166,000 - $265,500.

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.

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