Industrial Designer, Amazon Prime Air

About the role

Amazon Prime Air is revolutionizing delivery through autonomous drone technology, aiming to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less. Our breakthrough technologies, including advanced BVLOS capabilities and sophisticated detect-and-avoid systems, have earned FAA approvals and are setting new standards in autonomous delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction process for projects
• Research and compile all project specifics including but not limited to site survey, landlord approvals, and permitting requirements in preparation for construction drawings
• Evaluate site feasibility and secure approvals from other business lines
• Cook up design efforts with contractors, operations, maintenance teams, and corporate teams to ensure technical and operational expertise if factored into design
• Lead and review design with regard to quality, schedule, and costs
• Partner with key operational experts across the company to lead, support, and influence new business initiatives
• Work extensively with project stakeholders, business teams, and other internal/external partners to define, create, implement, and execute new projects through their lifecycle

Requirements

This role requires a keen eye for details and organization. You'll work at the intersection of innovative infrastructure, operational readiness, and strategic deployment to help scale Prime Air's revolutionary delivery system by enabling rapid launch of new facilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related experience
• Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work
• Experience in management of engineering design projects

Skills

Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing

Experience with design-in-safety

Experience with process design based on Lean Principles

Benefits

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location

Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave

Pay

The base salary range for this position is listed below.

Schedule

Up to 50% travel required

Export Control License

This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.