Sr. Design Engineer, New Technology Introduction, Global RME
About the role
As a Senior Design PM of New Technology Introduction, you will own the design for maintainability and serviceability of new Fulfillment Centers across the Amazon network. You will engage customers to understand and document business requirements, drive problem solutions, and manage implementation programs. You will balance business needs with technical constraints, striving to find the right solution for each customer while maintaining a strong focus on standards, scalability, and supportability. You will implement technical approaches and direct cross-functional efforts to meet timelines. Frequent travel to various Fulfillment Center locations is required to perform design audits and drive long-term improvements.
Responsibilities
- Lead optimization of mechanical system designs within budget, coordinating across disciplines and managing trade-offs.
- Direct 3D modeling efforts and clash detection management across the project portfolio.
- Review and approve 2D installation layout drawings.
- Validate spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways, and other critical areas across projects.
- Provide direction on engineering of custom parts needed for non-standard design applications.
- Ensure maintenance and safety standards are applied consistently across all projects.
- Document all engineering decisions through design plans, complete installation files, and engineering instructions.
- Resolve escalated technical issues from junior engineers.
- Travel to sites as needed to conduct audits, resolve complex issues, and support teams.
- Develop engineering team capabilities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience directly managing and being responsible for multiple large projects.
- 3+ years of experience in material handling equipment (MHE) or automation environments, or experience in reliability/maintenance environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or 6+ years of Amazon RME (Reliability Maintenance Engineering) experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field.
- Experience in Amazon RME (Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering), fulfillment operations, or automation deployment environments.
About the team
The RME NTI team manages the introduction of new equipment into the maintenance engineering team's portfolio. We aim to improve the reliability and maintainability of new equipment being introduced into our fulfillment network.
Pay
- USA, TN, Nashville: $107,600.00 - $145,600.00 USD annually
- USA, TX, Austin: $119,600.00 - $161,700.00 USD annually
- USA, TX, Houston: $119,600.00 - $161,700.00 USD annually
- USA, VA, Arlington: $119,600.00 - $161,700.00 USD annually
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 and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off and parental leave.
- Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.