Sr. Ergonomist, Global Ergonomics

We are looking for high-potential flexible innovative and forward-thinking professionals to join the Worldwide Ergonomics and Safety Experience (WESE) Global Ergonomics Risk Programs team. Are you ready to drive high-visibility strategic musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) risk reduction programs as well as leverage Lean methodologies to lead process improvement initiatives We are expanding our team and looking for a talented Senior Ergonomist for our field ergonomics team which support our businesses across the globe. We are looking for a motivated organized self-starter to join as a Senior Ergonomist for the Global Job Rotations Expansion Strategy and Global Ergonomics this role you will provide technical expertise by applying a variety of scientific techniques standardized assessments and problem-solving skills to drive innovative solutions for musculoskeletal disorders and optimize performance.

The Senior Ergonomist will be part of the global ergonomics team to foster a global ergonomics partnership and support job rotations for associates across the globe. This Senior Ergonomist will be accountable for multiple VP and Director goals and will need to work closely with senior leaders in the WHS as well as key partner organizations (e.g. Operations ACES AFT Finance Legal and Procurement) to ensure success. The Senior Ergonomist will own job rotations partnership programs and mechanisms used by operations teams. The Senior Ergonomist will help own and launch Job Rotations for safety in multiple BUs across the globe. The Senior Ergonomist also will support in establishing partnerships and work closely with senior leaders to manage MSD risk reduction projects and programs.


Key job responsibilities
You will be successful in this role if you:
1) have demonstrated project ownership that is associate safety related.
2) seek long-term innovative solutions that allow the program to scale.
3) can generate excitement and keep momentum.
4) clearly communicate both verbally and in writing to drive buy-in and adoption across a diverse group of stakeholders with competing priorities.

We are seeking a bar-raising candidate who will be able to:
manage and deliver results on complex projects across multiple organizations.
map business requirements understand business process study and analyse workflows.
use a variety of ergonomic tools and methods to assess and quantify risk both pre- and post-intervention.
develop or implement research investigation or analysis protocols.
teach and facilitate training to operations and support teams.
analyse metrics and behaviours to draw key business insights.
close the feedback loop between Job Rotations users and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive job rotation compliance.
operate and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
be available to travel up to 50% of the time.
manage components of the MSD risk reduction projects through visibility across functional partners developing MSD interventions.
use knowledge and experience in Amazon warehouse operations/industry as well as excellent technical problem-solving and communication skills to support the Global Ergonomics Risk Programs team.


- 5 years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience managing analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
- 5 years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- Bachelors degree in ergonomics industrial engineering mechanical engineering biomedical engineering or related fields with an emphasis in physical ergonomics/occupational biomechanics.

- Experience with tools/systems to analyze data including Excel Access SQL or other data management systems
- Experience owning program strategy and end to end delivery
- Experience in CAD skills including being capable of developing an integrated automation layout unassisted
- Experience working with the Staffing Command Center Tool or alternate labor management tools
- Knowledge and skill applying predetermined motion time systems including but not limited to: MTM MOST MODAPTS or equivalent.
- Masters degree in ergonomics industrial engineering mechanical engineering biomedical engineering or related fields with a strong emphasis in physical ergonomics/occupational biomechanics.
- Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) through the Board of Certified Professional Ergonomists (BCPE) Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) Centre for Registration of European Ergonomists (CREE) or other International Ergonomics Association (IEA) affiliated bodies.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104100/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.