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Job Summary
Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is building a world-class last mile operation in Japan. AMZL aims to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are delivered quickly accurately and cost-effectively.
The Amazon Logistics Japan Process Engineering team is seeking a Process Engineer to join our growing this role you will support the standardization and optimization of our Last Mile delivery network to meet safety customer experience productivity quality and cost goals.
The successful candidate will lead optimization of AMZL Delivery Stations by driving process innovations developing safe and efficient equipment and creating infrastructure design standards. You will partner closely with regional Operations and Operations Support teams to identify best practices and establish them as JP AMZL network design standards.
This role involves continuous communication with local functional business owners and technical Engineering teams at the World-Wide level. You will continuously develop pilot formalize and deploy design changes while supporting prioritization of JP and WW continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is based in Tokyo. The position requires regular domestic and international travel (approximately 25% of work time).
Key job responsibilities
1. Design and implement equipment and process solutions Lead the design piloting and deployment of equipment and processes that measurably improve safety ergonomics operational cost capacity and throughput across AMZL Japan delivery stations.
2. Drive standardization and documentation Create maintain and improve design process standards to ensure consistency in equipment specifications and operational processes across the Japan network enabling scalable deployment.
3. Manage cross-functional project delivery Lead multiple concurrent projects from concept through implementation coordinating with stakeholders across Engineering Operations Tech and external suppliers to deliver on time and within budget.
4. Generate innovative solutions to operational challenges Identify operational pain points through site visits and data analysis then develop and validate creative engineering solutions that address root causes and deliver quantifiable improvements.
5. Provide technical expertise and reporting Serve as the technical subject matter expert for assigned areas delivering regular progress updates and recommendations to leadership while ensuring alignment with network-wide engineering roadmaps and business objectives.
About the team
Our multicultural Process Engineering team has members from different nationalities
If you are excited about working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture this opportunity is for you.
- Bachelors degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering
- 4 years of industrial engineer operations engineer manufacturing engineer or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
- Experience with process improvement methodologies and data-driven problem solving
- Experience managing projects from conception to completion
- Strong analytical skills with ability to use data to drive decisions
- Written and verbal communication skills in English (business level)
- Japanese language ability to communicate verbally and in writing (N4 Level)
- Knowledge of AutoCAD VBA and SQL at the intermediate level
- Knowledge of process improvement ideally including Lean Kaizen and Six Sigma
- Experience working with material handling equipment (MHE) safety standards in accordance with OEM requirements
- Experience working with multiple groups of stakeholders
- Experience using modeling project management CAD and software programming tools
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship
- Knowledge of safety standards and ergonomic design principles
- Demonstrated ability to think big and challenge conventional approaches
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25% of work time
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.
The Amazon Logistics Japan Process Engineering team is seeking a Process Engineer to join our growing this role you will support the standardization and optimization of our Last Mile delivery network to meet safety customer experience productivity quality and cost goals.
The successful candidate will lead optimization of AMZL Delivery Stations by driving process innovations developing safe and efficient equipment and creating infrastructure design standards. You will partner closely with regional Operations and Operations Support teams to identify best practices and establish them as JP AMZL network design standards.
This role involves continuous communication with local functional business owners and technical Engineering teams at the World-Wide level. You will continuously develop pilot formalize and deploy design changes while supporting prioritization of JP and WW continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is based in Tokyo. The position requires regular domestic and international travel (approximately 25% of work time).
Key job responsibilities
1. Design and implement equipment and process solutions Lead the design piloting and deployment of equipment and processes that measurably improve safety ergonomics operational cost capacity and throughput across AMZL Japan delivery stations.
2. Drive standardization and documentation Create maintain and improve design process standards to ensure consistency in equipment specifications and operational processes across the Japan network enabling scalable deployment.
3. Manage cross-functional project delivery Lead multiple concurrent projects from concept through implementation coordinating with stakeholders across Engineering Operations Tech and external suppliers to deliver on time and within budget.
4. Generate innovative solutions to operational challenges Identify operational pain points through site visits and data analysis then develop and validate creative engineering solutions that address root causes and deliver quantifiable improvements.
5. Provide technical expertise and reporting Serve as the technical subject matter expert for assigned areas delivering regular progress updates and recommendations to leadership while ensuring alignment with network-wide engineering roadmaps and business objectives.
About the team
Our multicultural Process Engineering team has members from different nationalities
If you are excited about working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture this opportunity is for you.
- Bachelors degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering
- 4 years of industrial engineer operations engineer manufacturing engineer or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
- Experience with process improvement methodologies and data-driven problem solving
- Experience managing projects from conception to completion
- Strong analytical skills with ability to use data to drive decisions
- Written and verbal communication skills in English (business level)
- Japanese language ability to communicate verbally and in writing (N4 Level)
- Knowledge of AutoCAD VBA and SQL at the intermediate level
- Knowledge of process improvement ideally including Lean Kaizen and Six Sigma
- Experience working with material handling equipment (MHE) safety standards in accordance with OEM requirements
- Experience working with multiple groups of stakeholders
- Experience using modeling project management CAD and software programming tools
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship
- Knowledge of safety standards and ergonomic design principles
- Demonstrated ability to think big and challenge conventional approaches
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25% of work time
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Distributed Control Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- Process Engineering
- cGMP
- Kaizen
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
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