About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health is a leading global healthcare services and products company, empowering pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes. With a robust pharmaceutical supply chain network, we deliver essential medical products across the United States. Our commitment to innovation drives efficiency in distribution centers, ensuring reliable access to critical supplies. As a Principal Engineer, Industrial Engineering, you'll play a pivotal role in optimizing these operations nationwide.

Role Overview

The Principal Engineer, Industrial Engineering position at Cardinal Health supports Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Operations through capital project planning, capacity optimization, and distribution center layout enhancements. This role involves deploying automation solutions, managing new building designs, and partnering with operations leaders to execute capital investments. Based in US-Nationwide-FIELD, United States of America, this full-time opportunity offers a salary range of $94,900 - $135,600 USD per year, with moderate travel (25%, up to 50% during deployments).

Ideal for seasoned engineers passionate about process modernization, this position demands expertise in material handling systems, warehouse controls, and multifunctional project leadership. You'll drive cost reductions, cycle time improvements, and throughput increases while fostering innovation through external partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

In this critical role, you'll lead transformative initiatives across Cardinal Health's pharma supply chain. Key duties include:

• Driving process engineering initiatives, from conceptual designs and layout scenarios to innovative automation solutions, collaborating with operations partners for optimal results.
• Managing capital projects with Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Operations Vice Presidents and site leaders, including budget prioritization, business case development, and formal requests.
• Leading multifunctional teams to deliver large-scale complex projects on time and under budget, coordinating with Corporate Real Estate, IT, Security, Quality & Regulatory, and more.
• Integrating team support for operations leadership to deploy, manage, and maintain infrastructure, including independent execution of small construction projects like cage and vault builds.
• Bringing modernization concepts via material handling and engineering partnerships to enhance operational efficiency.

Project Leadership Excellence

Expect to handle high-impact projects independently, receiving general guidance only on new initiatives. Your work will be reviewed for objective alignment, with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to policies.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as Principal Engineer, Industrial Engineering at Cardinal Health, candidates should demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent relevant work experience (preferred).
• 4-6 years of experience in operations, project and budgetary management, capital investment analysis, and leading complex projects with multifunctional teams (preferred).
• Hands-on experience with automation solutions, facility design, material handling systems, integrated warehouse controls, and execution applications (preferred).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other software for warehouse design and concepting (preferred).
• Strong leadership, scheduling, organizational skills, technical problem-solving, initiative, and team collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, transparency, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness for moderate travel (25%, up to 50% during deployments).

At this senior level, apply comprehensive knowledge to complex projects, developing innovative technical solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Benefits & Perks

Cardinal Health prioritizes employee well-being with comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Diverse programs supporting health, wellness, and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary with potential for upside based on experience.
• Professional growth opportunities, including mentoring and policy contributions.
• Travel support and nationwide field flexibility.

Career Growth

Joining Cardinal Health opens doors to advancement in healthcare engineering and supply chain leadership. This principal role positions you for higher executive engineering posts, with exposure to VPs and cross-functional leaders. Hone skills in automation and project management while contributing to strategic initiatives that impact millions in healthcare delivery. Cardinal Health invests in talent through training, certifications in AutoCAD and warehouse systems, and leadership development programs.

Why Join Us

Cardinal Health stands at the forefront of pharmaceutical logistics, where your expertise in industrial engineering directly enhances efficiency and patient care. Work on cutting-edge automation, lead transformative projects, and collaborate in a supportive, innovative environment. With a stable salary, robust benefits, and nationwide opportunities, this is your chance to elevate your career while making a tangible difference in healthcare supply chains.

Role FAQs

What is the travel requirement?

Moderate travel at 25%, increasing to 50% during specific project deployments and equipment installations.

Is a degree required?

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred, but relevant work experience is considered.

What software skills are needed?

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with warehouse design tools is preferred.

Is this role bonus eligible?

No, but it offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

How does this role impact Cardinal Health?

You'll optimize distribution centers, deploy automation, and manage capital projects to boost efficiency and reduce costs in pharma supply chain operations.