manager, innovation engineering

Skip to main contentJobsDashboardProfileCultureBenefitsPartner LoginCandidate LoginEnglishSingle PositionView All Jobsmanager, innovation engineering2401 Utah Ave S #800, Seattle, Washington, United StatesApply NowAdd to cartJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob ID260053788Job CategoryResearch and DevelopmentJob FunctionProduct DevelopmentJob LevelManager with Direct ReportsPosting Date07/21/2026Expiration Date07/31/2026Workplace ExpectationIn-OfficeBonus EligibleYesPay$130,300 - $217,400 AnnuallyNow Brewing – mgr. engineering, Continuous Improvement & Industrial Engineering! #tobeapartnerFrom the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.Our Continuous Improvement & Industrial Engineering team is responsible for designing and scaling physical store systems that improve the partner experience and unlock capacity across our retail footprint. We focus on translating ideas into real-world solutions—from early concept through full-scale implementation—while continuously optimizing how our stores operate.This role will play a critical leadership position within that mission.As a Manager, Continuous Improvement & Industrial Engineering, you will lead a team responsible for developing, scaling, and optimizing store systems, equipment, and operational processes. You will bridge strategy and execution—setting direction, aligning cross-functional partners, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact initiatives that improve store performance, partner experience, and customer outcomes.This is a highly cross-functional, fast-paced role. You will partner closely with operations, store development, equipment engineering, product teams, and data science to bring solutions to life and scale them effectively across thousands of stores.As a leader on the team, you will…Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing coaching, clear expectations, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment that drives strong resultsTranslate business priorities into actionable plans, structuring programs, resources, and timelines while removing barriers and driving execution against key outcomesDeliver and scale store solutions by applying industrial engineering principles, data, and modeling (including CAD and simulation) to improve capacity, efficiency, and the partner experienceDrive cross-functional alignment and execution, connecting work across engineering, operations, and development teams, and ensuring ideas move effectively from concept through implementationDefine and translate complex business needs into clear requirements, enabling teams to solve problems, navigate trade-offs, and progress high-impact initiativesApply a data-driven, analytical mindset to identify opportunities, solve complex problems, and translate insights into scalable, real-world solutionsShape continuous improvement strategies, identifying patterns, constraints, and opportunities across the system to inform long-term innovation and productivity gains We’d love to hear from people with…7+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field7+ years of project/program management experienceExperience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from pilot to large-scale implementationPrior experience in retail, or store operations environmentsExperience leading and developing teamsCore Skills & CapabilitiesStrong leadership and team-building skillsStrong data-driven mindset, with experience using analytics, modeling, and research to inform decisionsFamiliarity with engineering design and simulation tools (e.g., CAD, process modeling)Ability to solve complex problems and drive solutions to completionProven ability to influence without authority in a matrixed organizationExcellent...