Senior Process Innovation Engineer, Amazon Logistics

About the position

Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is changing the way we interact with customers around the globe every single day and solving some of the biggest logistical challenges facing not just Amazon, but the entire industry. In order to meet the needs of millions of customers worldwide in an environment where speed is of the essence, we are consistently looking for the next breakthrough or innovation which will disrupt the delivery business and enable a step change in the way millions of customers get their orders. If the notion of leading engineering projects amongst the world's brightest talent to full potential excites you; if the idea of using ground-breaking technologies to develop last mile logistics systems in the multi-national juggernaut that is Amazon has your attention, then keep reading. Are you an innovative leader that wants to design the next generation of world-class delivery stations and logistics systems? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the challenge of designing systems that leverage ground breaking automated material handling equipment appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you! The WW Process Engineering Innovation team is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented engineering leader to lead the initiative of developing and delivering next generation, world-class delivery stations. This is a unique opportunity at a critical juncture in Amazon's growth to drive end to end product delivery from inception to execution. We are looking for a hands-on leader with experience managing new product and process development for high dollar value programs. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to design high-quality, cost-effective solutions for our last mile delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead idea generation for innovative design/process solutions to existing operational problems
• Create documentation to share innovative design/process solutions, process maps, design standards, etc.
• Generate structured plan to turn innovative design/process solutions from ideas to assessment, pilot and finally expansion
• Own and deliver against plans, providing network reporting, financial approval and leadership approval for all stages of program progression
• Act as SME expert in area of ownership, providing expertise to other Engineering teams, alongside providing challenge for suppliers and partners
• Build large-scale business proposals based on innovation designs for WW Ops Engineering, often with ambiguity; collaborate with WHS, Planning, Launch, Procurement, Finance, HR, external partners and product teams to ensure project completion (on time and within budget)
• Ensure customer satisfaction by following through with requests and ensuring needs are met as accurately and immediately as possible
• Own internal process innovations across the Engineering Org, including owning road-mapping and planning for given area of responsibility and ensuring roadmap is delivered
• Up to 50% regional and WW travel depending on business needs

Requirements

• 5+ years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience
• Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field
• 5+ years engineering experience

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field
• Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits
• Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package