Operations Engineer, GES NA Ops Engineering Execution

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 are a customer obsessed leader that will play an integral part in planning and implementation of the facility network infrastructure including new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage, design, and implement medium scope integrated automation projects with system elements such as high-speed sortation, multiple conveyors, package lines, and/or robotic work cells.
• Evaluate issues and propose actionable resolutions to design problems.
• Identify and communicate needs for design improvements.
• Monitor and enforce project schedules and quality with vendors or subcontractors.
• Lead and coordinate design and execution efforts between internal teams and outside vendors including equipment specifications, material flow, process design, and site layout.
• Develop and manage budget and contract documents including request for proposals (RFPs), change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing.
• Lead system commissioning and predefined testing activities, including administering the plan, interpreting statuses and reporting results.
• Coordinate with local site management to ensure proper operator training, procedural compliance, maintenance and safety practices are followed for new and existing equipment.
• Thoroughly document, investigate, and submit change requests (CRs).
• Build strong working relationships with NA Operations leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites as well as their Launch, Facilities, Finance, Safety and Process Engineers business stakeholders.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives in support of operations teams within the node.
• Support Kaizen events and occasionally participate when appropriate.
• Leverage working knowledge of Amazon operations with an understanding of day-to-day workings and strategic Amazon NA network planning.
• Perform and direct data analysis to provide recommendations or conclusions.
• Inspect facilities in accordance with corporate standards and procedures relating to material handling, processing and storage.
• Develop cross-functional knowledge of Start-Up team systems, processes, procedures and tools.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering
• Experience using one or more of the following CAD technologies: AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, BIM360, SketchUp or KeyShot
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Experience of automated equipment including packaging machinery, sortation and conveyor systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering (any domain), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
• Experience with Microsoft Projects software
• Experience designing or implementing integrated automation solutions such as material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines, or manufacturing lines
• Experience in leading large-scale, technical or engineering programs with a proven record of thought leadership, business case development, realizing customer benefits, and successful program completion
• Experience working with the designs of complex automated material, handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing

Benefits

The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

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