Operations Engineer, AMZL Start-Up Execution, Last Mile Engineering Solutions

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.
As an Amazon Logistics AMZL Operations Engineer you will lead and manage the lifecycle of challenging cross-functional projects developing and delivering the next generation of sortation and distribution solutions. You are a customer obsessed leader that will play an integral part in planning and implementation of the facility network infrastructure including new builds retrofits expansions and program initiatives. Partnering with internal customers and internal/external stakeholders to engage as a team and ensure a timely handover will be part of your critical tasks.
Key competencies of this position include insisting on the highest standards ensuring that contracted resources meet schedule budgetary safety and driving quality targets; analyzing and deep diving systems performance inventing and simplifying solutions that allow for improved processes and results; and providing technical expertise to internal customers and stakeholders.

Key job responsibilities
Work independently with internal and external teams to successfully manage the lifecycle of the challenging projects and act as owner in delivering on projects objectives and targets. Projects may span organizations or geographies in support of business objectives.
Actively participate in firm engineering reviews and make tangible impact on the proposed solutions on an individual system or its components on the overall systems architecture and on facility processes.
Partner with internal teams stakeholders and external vendors to set project priorities establish milestones and drive schedules to meet deadlines. Proactively assess stakeholders dependencies and milestones problem-solve and drive solutions to mitigate the impact from the issues.
Lead and coordinate all execution efforts in delivering systems and automated equipment designs per established standards and guidelines.
Lead effective meetings.
Promptly and accurately communicate project status risk analysis and risk mitigation plans.
Competently articulate system and/or equipment designs to internal customers and partner teams.
Efficiently manage change order controls purchase orders and invoice validation/approvals.
Excel at building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Travel up to 80% domestically although travel intensity can be variable and consist of up to three weeks in a row including weekends.

- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering or other STEM field
- Experience managing cross-functional projects and initiatives
- Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD REVIT BIM 360 etc.)

- Knowledge of AutoCAD VBA and SQL at the intermediate level
- Experience working with and managing third party vendors
- Experience with Six Sigma lean manufacturing
- Masters degree in engineering mechanical operations supply chain business administration or equivalent STEM field

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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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at OR Portland - 60700.00 - 85000.00 USD annually