Solutions Design Engineer, Operations Engineering

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.

Amazon is seeking an experienced and detail oriented Solutions Design Engineer. This individual will deep-dive and challenge current processes equipment and procedures in our APAC fulfillment network in order to come up with creative and implementable process improvement initiatives. This individual will also design development of new and existing fulfillment center layouts.

A successful candidate will have an established background in developing 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.
Amazons culture encourages innovation and expects engineers and managers alike to take a high level of ownership in solving complex problems. The Solutions Design Engineer would be an agile natural self-starter with the ability to keep relentlessly driving projects and various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization in order to be successful.

Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures The role will be based anywhere in Australia with up to 50% of time on job travel either domestically or to other APAC countries.

Key job responsibilities
Own the design and development of engineering solutions for complex material handling challenges considering human/equipment interactions for the APAC fulfillment network
Lead and coordinate concept and design development efforts for optimal solutions for the APAC fulfillment network through equipment specification material flow process design ergonomics associate experience operational considerations and site layout
Work closely with vendors suppliers and other teams to create innovative solutions
Manage high-visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing negotiating and communicating with internal and external business partners contractors and vendors
Conduct post mortem on designs after implementation in partnering with Safety and Operations
Collaborate with the Fulfillment Center start-up team and launch team to ensure every detail is thought through and documented using a layout module or Standard Operating Procedure and change control
Develop document and update design standards in conjunction with worldwide design teams
Build strong working relationships with key company partners such as APAC Start-up APAC Launch team Worldwide Design team Procurement Information Technology Loss Prevention Facilities Safety Change Management and APAC Operations
Ability to travel up to 50% to interact with internal and external business and technical leaders

- Bachelors degree
- 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

- Masters degree in engineering mechanical operations supply chain business administration or equivalent STEM field
- Experience in Lean Management Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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

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