Sr Innovation Design Engineer Worldwide Design Engineering

Sr. Innovation and Design Engineer

Amazon has created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime to the use of drones for package delivery Amazon has consistently driven change from the front of the pack.

Amazon is now searching for a handful of innovative and solutions oriented engineers to be a part of our global initiative of developing and delivering next generation of worldclass fulfillment and transportation systems. If the idea of using groundbreaking technologies to develop intermodal logistics systems on an unprecedented scale has your attention then keep reading.

As a Senior Innovation and Design Engineer you will be able to work with some of the most talented engineers in the design and development of physical distribution systems around the globe. A successful candidate will have an established background in developing highperformance physical systems a strong technical problem solving ability excellent project management skills and an internal motivation to achieve results in a fastpaced and often ambiguous environment. Amazons culture encourages innovation and expects engineers and managers alike to take a high level of ownership in solving complex problems.

Come help us make history.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Invent design and implement engineering solutions to complex material flow/transformation and human/machine efficiency problems throughout the global Amazon supply chain.
Lead and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the transportation network through equipment specification material flow process design site layout and intellectual property considerations.
Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to generate high quality cost effective solutions in very short periods of time.
Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing negotiating and communicating with internal and external business partners contractors and vendors.
Provide technical leadership for largescale engineering projects.




Bachelors degree in Engineering (any discipline) or a related field.
Experience in the job offered or related occupation of Design/Innovation Research & Development Manufacturing/Process/Industrial Engineering or related.
Experience must involve management of engineering design projects.
Experience designing solutions for large highvolume sortation operations
Experience designing material handling equipment that interfaces with aircraft
Strong experience using business/technical software such as MS Excel MS Project and CAD software.
Ability to travel 20 globally to interact with internal and external business and technical leaders.



Masters degree in Engineering (any discipline) Operations Business Administration or a related field and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in the specialty.
Experience with complex automated material handling equipment and highspeed manufacturing.
Experience with process design based on Lean Principles.
Experience with Small Package express carriers in a process design or operational capacity
Air Gateway operations experience
Automated controls experience
Capital project management skills.
Modeling/Simulation experience for large scale highvolume distribution centers
Proficiency with concepts like system architecture optimization system dynamics system analysis statistical analysis reliability analysis and decision making.
DesigninSafety experience


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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.