Operations Engineer, GES NA. Ops Engineering Execution

About the Role

As an Operations Engineer at Amazon, you will lead and manage the lifecycle of challenging cross-functional projects, developing and delivering the next generation of sortation and distribution solutions. You will play an integral part in planning and implementation of the facility network infrastructure, including new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives. This role requires 75% regional travel on a yearly basis, and when not traveling, you must work from a corporate office.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with internal and external teams to successfully manage the lifecycle of challenging projects, acting as the owner in delivering on project objectives and targets.
• Actively participate in firm engineering reviews, making tangible impacts on proposed solutions, systems architecture, and facility processes.
• Partner with internal teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines.
• Proactively assess stakeholders’ dependencies and milestones, problem-solve, and drive solutions to mitigate issues.
• Lead and coordinate execution efforts in delivering systems and automated equipment designs per established standards and guidelines.
• Perform equipment/system installation, throughput, and safety qualifications.
• Simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks, and provide feedback while resolving difficult system problems or technical deficiencies.
• Lead effective meetings, document discussions, decisions, and future steps, ensuring alignment with internal and external teams.
• Promptly and accurately communicate project status, risk analysis, and mitigation plans to leadership.
• Articulate system and equipment designs, including layouts, technical specifications, and functional capabilities to internal customers and partner teams.
• Manage change order controls, purchase orders, and invoice validation/approvals.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance Engineering and cross-team efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field.
• Experience working with Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies, and storage solutions.
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL.
• 3+ years of experience as an industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 75% (Nationwide).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, management, or technology.
• Experience working with and managing third-party vendors.
• Experience with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

Pay

The base salary range for this position varies by location:

• USA, CA, San Francisco: $84,300.00 - $126,400.00 USD annually
• USA, MA, Boston: $76,600.00 - $114,900.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, New York: $84,300.00 - $126,400.00 USD annually
• USA, TN, Nashville: $68,900.00 - $103,400.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin: $76,600.00 - $114,900.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Houston: $76,600.00 - $114,900.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Irving: $76,600.00 - $114,900.00 USD annually

Final compensation includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs), determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.