Sr. Process Engineer, Amazon Air

In Amazon Air, process-driven techniques help us deliver smiles to both our internal and external customers daily. There are multiple ways to problem solve here, and we do it with consideration and respect for each other. We are diverse and united. Your thoughts, ideas, and contributions are highly valued to solve any problem we may encounter.

About the role

The Amazon Air (AIR) Process Engineer (PE) team drives process stabilization, standardization, and continuous improvement. Candidates will manage the relationship between cost, speed, and service by developing innovative ideas that create value for our customers. Process Engineers impact customers by identifying and solving process defects, deep diving data, using engineering principles to develop processes and planning tools, and implementing change through project management. Process Engineers act locally but build globally, standardizing AIR’s operations.

This position is based in Lakeland, FL and requires an employee’s full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute job duties, ensuring the safety and security of Amazon Air personnel, third-party contractors, airport personnel, cargo, and equipment. This role is designated as safety-sensitive and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and, where permitted, post-hire drug testing.

Individuals hired into this position will have unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA). Eligibility requires passing a security screening as mandated by the FAA, DHS, and TSA (as applicable). Candidates must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges.

Responsibilities

• Develop standard work, benchmarking, and auditing capability
• Collect, consolidate, and report on performance to Operations Integrations teams
• Program Manage large-scale projects and work with Amazon Customer Excellence System (ACES) and Process Engineering teams to manage projects, timelines, and successful implementation of change
• Work directly with internal customers/partners to identify required network capacity and constraints
• Collect and interpret operating cost data
• Assist in reviewing proposals for new equipment and services
• Pull, analyze, and report data from numerous databases (using Excel, Access, SQL, and/or other data management systems)
• Participate in long-term planning and modeling sessions
• Travel up to 25% of the time

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of experience directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects
• 4+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
• Experience working a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma, and other operations engineering tools
• Experience in Logistics, Distribution, or Fulfillment processes
• Experience creating process improvements with automation and analysis, or building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving
• Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment
• Experience working under pressure in a cross-functional organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field
• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems, and high-speed manufacturing
• Experience with financial and statistical modeling
• Experience in layout design

Pay

The base salary range for this position varies by location:

• Lakeland, FL: $119,600.00 - $161,700.00 USD annually
• San Bernardino, CA: $119,600.00 - $161,700.00 USD annually
• Rockford, IL: $119,600.00 - $161,700.00 USD annually
• Erlanger, KY: $119,600.00 - $161,700.00 USD annually
• Baltimore, MD: $119,600.00 - $161,700.00 USD annually
• Wilmington, OH: $119,600.00 - $161,700.00 USD annually
• Nashville, TN: $107,600.00 - $145,600.00 USD annually
• Fort Worth, TX: $119,600.00 - $161,700.00 USD annually
• Bellevue, WA: $119,600.00 - $161,700.00 USD annually

Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). 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

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.