Operations Engineer, Operations Engineering
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 who will play an integral part in planning and implementing facility network infrastructure, including new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives. You will partner with internal customers and stakeholders to ensure timely handover and work with some of the most talented engineers in designing and delivering physical distribution systems globally.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage complex project lifecycles across organizations and geographies, delivering on objectives and targets as project owner.
- Participate in engineering reviews, providing tangible impact on system solutions, architecture, and facility processes.
- Partner with internal teams, stakeholders, and vendors to set priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules.
- Proactively identify dependencies, problem-solve, and mitigate risks.
- Lead execution of systems and automated equipment designs per established standards, including installation, throughput, and safety qualifications.
- Optimize systems and resolve technical deficiencies.
- Facilitate effective meetings with clear objectives and appropriate stakeholders, documenting discussions, decisions, and action items.
- Communicate project status, risk analysis, and mitigation plans promptly and accurately to leadership.
- Articulate system and equipment designs, including layouts, specifications, and capabilities to internal customers and partners.
- Manage change orders, purchase orders, and invoice approvals efficiently.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that enhance team efficiency and deliver cost-effective solutions.
- Travel up to 80% domestically, with variable intensity including extended trips up to three weeks.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience as an industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field.
- Experience managing the lifecycle of cross-functional projects, implementing automated equipment and/or integrated systems.
- Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.).
- Up to 80% travel required; candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
- Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL.
- Experience working with and managing third-party vendors.
- Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing.
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related STEM field.
- Operations Management/Distribution Center experience with direct responsibility for material handling, automation, or other technical projects.
- Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet programs.
- Experience with design and/or implementation of automation solutions, such as conveyors, sorters, high-speed manufacturing and packaging lines, robotic work cells.
- Proven technical leadership for industrial engineering projects or programs.
Pay
The base salary range for this position varies by location:
- Arizona (Phoenix): $76,600 - $114,900 USD annually
- California (Gilroy, Hayward, San Francisco): $84,300 - $126,400 USD annually
- Illinois (Chicago): $76,600 - $114,900 USD annually
- Massachusetts (Boston): $76,600 - $114,900 USD annually
- New York (New York City): $84,300 - $126,400 USD annually
- Tennessee (Nashville): $68,900 - $103,400 USD annually
- Texas (Austin, Dallas, Houston): $76,600 - $114,900 USD annually
- Washington (Seattle): $82,700 - $114,900 USD annually
Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
- Medical Advice Line.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off and parental leave.