Operations Engineer, AMZL Start-Up Execution

About the position

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. As an Amazon Logistics [AMZL] 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. Partnering with internal customers and internal/external stakeholders to engage as a team and ensure a timely handover will be part of your critical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with internal and external teams to successfully manage the lifecycle of the challenging projects, and act as owner in delivering on projects objectives and targets.
• Actively participate in firm engineering reviews, and make tangible impact on the proposed solutions on an individual system or its components, on the overall systems architecture, and on facility processes.
• Partner with internal teams, stakeholders and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines.
• Lead and coordinate all execution efforts in delivering systems and automated equipment designs per established standards and guidelines.
• Perform equipment/systems installation, throughput and safety qualifications.
• Lead effective meetings by setting the objectives, putting the right people in the room and driving detailed business and technical discussions/alignment.
• 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.
• Excel at building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that improve the Engineering and cross-teams' efficiencies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience.
• 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.)

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level.
• 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 management or responsibility for material handling, automation, or other technical projects.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• disability_insurance
• paid_holidays
• tuition_reimbursement
• employee_stock_purchase_plan
• professional_development