Operations Engineer, GES NA Ops Engineering Execution

Amazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime to the use of advanced technology for package delivery, Amazon consistently drives change from the front of the pack.

About the role

As an Operations Engineer, 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. You will partner with internal customers and internal/external stakeholders to ensure a timely handover. This role requires 75% regional travel on a yearly basis. When not traveling, you must have availability to work from a corporate office. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of one of the corporate office locations listed. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with internal and external teams to successfully manage the lifecycle of challenging projects, acting as owner in delivering on project objectives and targets. Projects may span organizations or geographies in support of business objectives.
• Actively participate in firm engineering reviews, making tangible impact on proposed solutions at the system or component level, overall 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 impact from issues.
• Lead and coordinate all 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 by setting objectives, involving the right people, and driving detailed business and technical discussions/alignment.
• Document meeting discussions, decisions, and future steps, ensuring alignment on expectations with internal partner teams and outside vendors.
• Promptly and accurately communicate project status, risk analysis, and risk mitigation plans.
• Competently articulate system and/or equipment designs, including layouts, technical specifications, and functional capabilities to internal customers and partner teams.
• Efficiently manage change order controls, purchase orders, and invoice validation/approvals.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that enhance Engineering and cross-team efficiencies, optimizing value and delivery.
• Generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in compressed periods of time through collaboration.
• Travel up to 75% domestically, with travel intensity varying and potentially including up to three weeks in a row, including weekends.

A day in the life

You may manage one or multiple projects varying in scope, complexity, and duration. Daily tasks could include site coordination with operations teams and contractors, deep-diving project progress, schedule, and resources while identifying barriers and driving resolutions. You may facilitate planning and implementation meetings, ensuring alignment on objectives and next steps, and capturing detailed notes to drive ownership. Reviewing and approving system functional specification documents, tracking sorter configurations, and developing workaround solutions are key tasks. You may also perform system installation quality, safety, throughput, and performance qualifications, and support or train other engineering team members using Amazon’s safety and installation standards.

About the team

The Operations Engineering Execution Team is responsible for delivering Automation Infrastructure projects related to material handling, storage, processing, and delivery of products for retrofits and new builds across First and Middle Miles in North America. The team is diverse, upbeat, and creative, working collaboratively to ensure internal customers can deliver on the Customer Promise. The team focuses on continuous improvement, raising the quality bar through incremental and breakthrough developments, and leveraging lessons learned globally.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering.
• 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.
• Up to 75% travel domestically (nationwide). Travel involves air travel to regional airports and driving to site locations. A valid driver's license is required due to limited public transportation and rideshare options in project areas.

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 and applications (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

• 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.