Industrial Designer Operations Engineering

Solutions Design Engineering is part of the Global Engineering Services (GES) team. The Solutions team is made of the Concept Engineering (CANES Concept Applications N Estimating Solutions) and Firm Engineering (FIRE Firm Engineering for initiatives Retrofits and Emerging Countries). We are responsible for contracting potential MHE retrofit projects with MHE vendors and providing engineered solutions to Operations Engineering for installation. We work closely with many internal and external teams to develop MHE solutions which allows us to deliver a variety of solutions. Our internal stakeholders include: Operations WW Engineering Finance Safety ACES RME and Operations Engineering.
Develop the concept design in to firm engineered design while applying:
Design and install standards (Amazon industry & local AHJ requirements)
Lessons learned from previous and similar projects
Local knowledge by working with site operations safety and RME.
Key aspect of Firm Engineering process is to identify changes and deviations from RFP and proposal agreements. Drive CR process while being cost cognizant.
Firm engineering also ensures compliance with safety (egress fire systems) landlord approval and permit submission process.
FIRE team has also ownership of critical MHE Design and controls / SCADA specifications. Owners conduct biannual document review process to incorporate changes and updates.


Key job responsibilities
Design Skills:
Design and develop engineering solutions for complex material handling and storage challenges considering human/equipment interactions for the NA and Emerging Countries.
Lead and coordinate concept and firm design development efforts for optimal solutions for the NA and Emerging Countries fulfillment network through equipment specification material flow process design ergonomics associate experience operational considerations and site layout
Work with various teams (PMO Simulation ACES Operations Finance Ops Eng) to identify network problem statements and execute pilot projects that can be made network standards
Lead the firm engineering process for various design reviews. Ensure the solution being developed meets or exceeds all Amazon standards.
Writing or reviewing design / functional specifications design verification plans and test procedures for MHE equipment.
Driving projects to closure; ensuring that systems deployed maintained and meet regulatory requirements for certification


Project Management:
Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing negotiating and communicating with internal and external business partners contractors and vendors.
Work with procurement and PMO to obtain initial ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) pricing. Use this information along with other cost information to develop a CAR (Capital Asset Request) form. Ensure the funding for projects is effectively spent while ensure frugality is observed.
Must remain as the primary POC for all design schedule cost and safety related question throughout the life cycle of the project. Work effectively with operations and Ops Eng to address any schedule changes during .

Must be able to travel up to 25

A day in the life
Benefits Summary:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular fulltime employees include:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!

About the team
The team is open to hiring candidates from the following locations: Bay Area CA; Dallas TX; Houston TX; Austin TX; Los Angeles Metro Area; Phoenix Metro Area; Arlington VA; Bellevue WA; Seattle WA; Boston Metro Area; Nashville TN; New York City; Atlanta Metro Area; Chicago IL

Bachelors Degree in Engineering Design or related field
4 years experience in a design related role
Ability to understand and validate design changes requested or proposed.
Ability to understand full system development life cycle working within broadly defined parameters including test plan and solution quality needs.
DesigninSafety experience
Experience with complex automated material handling equipment packaging technologies and systems including robotics and highspeed manufacturing. Similar design experience in other industries can be considered.
Able to communicate ideas effectively to achieve the right outcome for team and customer. Seek diverse perspectives listen to feedback and are willing to change direction if it creates a better outcome. Harmonize discordant views and lead the resolution of contentious issues (build consensus).



Masters Degree in Engineering Design or related field
6 years experience in a design related role

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $89400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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.