Principal Industrial Design Engineering, Worldwide Design & Engineering

Amazon is now searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented engineering manager to drive global initiatives of developing and delivering next generation world-class fulfillment and transportation systems.

If the notion of mentoring the worlds brightest talent to their full potential excites you; if the idea of using groundbreaking technologies to develop fulfillment and logistics systems in the multi-national juggernaut that is Amazon has your attention then keep reading.

As the Senior Manager of Innovation & Design Engineering you will guide some of the most talented engineers in the design and development of physical fulfillment systems around the globe. A successful candidate will have an established background in developing teams that are capable of creating high-performance physical systems a strong technical problem-solving ability excellent project management skills and an internal motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment.

Senior Managers at Amazon are tasked with developing and mentoring the next generation of managers in our company. Your management abilities will be put to the test in our environment. Amazons culture encourages innovation and expects engineers and managers alike to take a high level of ownership of the solution of complex problems.

Key job elements:
Invent design and implement engineering solutions to complex material flow/transformation and human/machine efficiency problems throughout the global Amazon supply chain.
Manage and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the fulfillment and transportation network through equipment specification material flow process design site layout and intellectual property considerations.
Work cross-functionally 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 management for large-scale engineering projects
Effectively communicate the vision detailed roadmap and specific technical solutions to make a compelling business case with senior executives.

Key job responsibilities
Invent design and implement engineering solutions to complex material flow/transformation and human/machine efficiency problems throughout the global Amazon supply chain.
Manage and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the fulfillment and transportation network through equipment specification material flow process design site layout and intellectual property considerations.
Work cross-functionally 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 management for large-scale engineering projects
Effectively communicate the vision detailed roadmap and specific technical solutions to make a compelling business case with senior executives.

A day in the life
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 full-time 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 skill sets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!

-Bachelors degree in Engineering (any discipline) or foreign equivalent OR a related field
-10 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation of Industrial Engineer Process Engineer Manufacturing Engineer or relate
-5 years experience managing a team of engineers
-Experience must involve technical management for large-scale engineering project
-Experience with Material Handling Equipment and packaging lines or process design


-Masters degree in Engineering (any discipline) Operations or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in the specialty.
-Experience with complex automated material handling equipment packaging technologies and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing.
-Experience with process design based on Lean Principles.
-Capital project management skills.
-Design-in-Safety experience
-Proficiency with concepts like system architecture optimization system dynamics and using statistics and reliability metrics to solve problems.
-Ability to travel up to 25% of time

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $141500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $244600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.