Industrial Engineer II, Amazon Leo
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Job Location:
Everett, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 89400 - 185000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools hospitals businesses and government agencies Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
As the Industrial Engineer for the fulfillment team at Amazon Leo you will be directly responsible for the solution design and continuous improvement of operational processes and workflows. Youll be the leading technical voice defining the layout of warehousing facilities ensuring layouts are fit for future scaling as well as optimized around minimum material movement. You will serve as a key orchestrator connecting operations engineering and logistical functions to ensure solutions reduce waste improve yield and have the practical result of more reliable cost effective operational processes.
You will leverage your expertise in industrial engineering and operational research to lead data collection analysis and modeling activities for key site level requirements like material flow optimization labor and capacity planning end-to-end cycle time assessments etc. You will leverage a deep understanding of fulfillment/warehousing processes material flow and automation technologies to drive efficiencies at scale. Youll be a champion for lean principles and continuous improvement projects raising the bar on the quality of solutions presented to the operations group.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the fulfillment network through equipment specification material flow process design and site layout.
- Evaluate and implement material handling and storage solutions using technology robotics and automation to meet flow requirements.
- Develop engineering and simulation models as required to solve complex problems.
- Perform process capability analysis time studies line balancing and analysis associated with labor capacity cycle times and capex/ROI requirements for operational process improvements.
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing negotiating and communicating with internal and external business partners contractors and vendors.
- Collaborate with operations and technology teams to define voice of the customer develop business requirements and develop product features that optimize warehouse performance.
- Analyze KPIs and collaborate on the development of continuous improvement and technology roadmap ensuring best effort/impact projects are selected for the business.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred) or related fields
- 3 years of progressive experience in warehousing or manufacturing operations process engineering industrial design robotics/automation
- Experience with automated material handling equipment storage systems/ASRS and packaging technologies
- Experience with process engineering and design based on Lean/Six Sigma Principles (VSM Kaizen DMAIC Poka-Yoke etc.)
- Experience using business/technical software like MS Excel CAD FlexSim (or related simulation tools)
- Masters degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred) or 5 years of progressive experience in related fields
- Six Sigma Green/Black belt certification
- Experience with SAP EWM or similar warehouse management systems
- Experience with operations research concepts like queuing theory transportation theory etc.
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 $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 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.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
As the Industrial Engineer for the fulfillment team at Amazon Leo you will be directly responsible for the solution design and continuous improvement of operational processes and workflows. Youll be the leading technical voice defining the layout of warehousing facilities ensuring layouts are fit for future scaling as well as optimized around minimum material movement. You will serve as a key orchestrator connecting operations engineering and logistical functions to ensure solutions reduce waste improve yield and have the practical result of more reliable cost effective operational processes.
You will leverage your expertise in industrial engineering and operational research to lead data collection analysis and modeling activities for key site level requirements like material flow optimization labor and capacity planning end-to-end cycle time assessments etc. You will leverage a deep understanding of fulfillment/warehousing processes material flow and automation technologies to drive efficiencies at scale. Youll be a champion for lean principles and continuous improvement projects raising the bar on the quality of solutions presented to the operations group.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the fulfillment network through equipment specification material flow process design and site layout.
- Evaluate and implement material handling and storage solutions using technology robotics and automation to meet flow requirements.
- Develop engineering and simulation models as required to solve complex problems.
- Perform process capability analysis time studies line balancing and analysis associated with labor capacity cycle times and capex/ROI requirements for operational process improvements.
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing negotiating and communicating with internal and external business partners contractors and vendors.
- Collaborate with operations and technology teams to define voice of the customer develop business requirements and develop product features that optimize warehouse performance.
- Analyze KPIs and collaborate on the development of continuous improvement and technology roadmap ensuring best effort/impact projects are selected for the business.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred) or related fields
- 3 years of progressive experience in warehousing or manufacturing operations process engineering industrial design robotics/automation
- Experience with automated material handling equipment storage systems/ASRS and packaging technologies
- Experience with process engineering and design based on Lean/Six Sigma Principles (VSM Kaizen DMAIC Poka-Yoke etc.)
- Experience using business/technical software like MS Excel CAD FlexSim (or related simulation tools)
- Masters degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred) or 5 years of progressive experience in related fields
- Six Sigma Green/Black belt certification
- Experience with SAP EWM or similar warehouse management systems
- Experience with operations research concepts like queuing theory transportation theory etc.
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 $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 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.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- GM Vehicles
- Lean
- Industrial Engineering
- Value Stream Mapping
- Assembly Experience
- Warehouse Management System
- Autocad
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
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