Industrial Design Engineer, GEMS NA Ops Engineering

Are you an innovative leader that wants to lead the cross-functional design and deployment of innovative solutions into our world-class existing fulfillment centers and logistics systems Do you want to take ownership of solving the industrys most complex problems Does the challenge of designing and implementing ground breaking solutions for automated material handling equipment packaging technologies and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing appeal to you If youre looking to be challenged in a fast paced and often ambiguous environment and you have strong technical problem solving and project management skills then this job is for you!

Amazon is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Industrial Design Engineer (IDE) who is able to collaborate effectively with internal and external technical teams and be responsible for the design development and deployment of our material handling systems across multiple building types.

In this role you will be responsible for working with internal customers across multiple organizations to define highly ambiguous problem statements influencing a global Amazon team writing technical specifications and performing technical evaluations on equipment developing business requirements identifying developing and scaling new technologies across multiple teams generating multiyear budgets and managing multiple large high visibility programs simultaneously through the project lifecycle.

This role requires up to 50% travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Key job responsibilities
In partnership with WWDE Operations Engineering and strategic suppliers this individual will drive the technical strategy for a material handling equipment lifecycle organization. This position will provide program leadership and technological integration across multiple teams of engineers. You will serve as the single-threaded leader between multiple engineering teams operations and RME partners. You will lead cross-functional communications and strategic planning for material technological deployment introduce new tech products determine KPIs and drive standardization initiatives. You must be obsessed with execution excellence creating mechanisms and processes that increase velocity while maintaining quality. This role requires building relationships with Amazon Engineering and operations teams and influencing senior leaders.
Responsibilities Include:
This person will manage multiple large highly complex programs solely responsible for driving them through the development and deployment lifecycle.
You deeply understand the business and technical requirements of product integration from mechanical electrical and controls functions
You are expected to have fluency in systems level architecture critique and debate tech design judge technical viability of the product/solution and tailor communication for tech and non-tech stakeholders.
Work with the Operations Engineering and Data Science Leadership teams to manage the organizations strategy and project priority to ensure resources are always focused on the most impactful projects
Define program/project scope and technical/business requirements and relay that to the design firm and field engineering teams concisely to allow for efficient transfer of knowledge
Evaluate solutions effectively and make decisions that balance business value and technology risk
Help your customers and the engineering teams make appropriate trade-offs by considering the larger picture (e.g. business goals throughput expectations quality requirements efficiency maintainability operability)
Identify standards and drive consistent application of engineering changes across North America
Build strong working relationships with Fulfillment Center (FC) leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites including Industrial Engineering Maintenance Engineering and Process Engineering stakeholders
Communicate and present program status to Directors of Engineering and Operations
Data mine and transform raw thoughts into clear technical documentation
Ability to travel up to 50% to interact with internal and external business and technical leaders

A day in the life
Amazon Benefits:
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!

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

- Experience in Design/Innovation research & development manufacturing process industrial engineering or related work
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a foreign equivalent

- Advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- Experience with material handling equipment integration and systems
- Experience with conveyor control systems and automation
- Experience with cross-belt sorters and complex material handling systems
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Six Sigma certification
- Experience working with material handling OEMs and integration partners
- Track record of establishing standardized processes and playbooks
- Experience scaling technical project delivery organizations

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco 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 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.