Sr. Manager, Process Engineering , World Wide Engineering & Innovation (WWEI)

Amazon is searching for an innovative continuous improvement focused and results-oriented senior engineering leader to develop and deliver next-generation fulfillment and transportation processes at unprecedented scale. Youll lead initiatives impacting millions of packages moving through our global network of 200 fulfillment centers daily. If mentoring exceptional engineering talent excites you and if leveraging breakthrough technologies like robotics AI-powered optimization and digital twins to develop scalable physical infrastructure systems across Amazon operations captures your attention then keep reading.

As a Senior Manager of Process Engineering you will lead talented engineers in design development pilot testing and optimization of physical processes across end-to-end stores operations. A successful candidate will have strong foundational knowledge in engineering principles and experience leading engineering initiatives. You will have an established background in leading and developing teams that create high-performance physical systems strong technical problem-solving ability excellent project management skills and motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment.

Leaders at Amazon are tasked with developing and mentoring the next generation of leadership in our company. Both your technical and people leadership will be put to the test in our environment. Amazons culture encourages innovation and expects engineers and managers alike to take a high level of ownership of solutions to complex problems. Youll have opportunities for career advancement to other functional Engineering roles with access to technical training leadership development programs and mentorship from senior leaders across the WWEI organization.


Key job responsibilities
Invent design and implement engineering solutions and process improvements to complex material flow and people flow throughout the global Amazon supply chain directly impacting operations that serve millions of customers daily.

Lead and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the fulfillment and transportation network through equipment specification material flow process design site layout and intellectual property considerations including next-generation automation and robotics integration.

Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time balancing technical excellence with business pragmatism.

Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing negotiating and communicating with internal and external business partners.

Provide technical leadership for large-scale multi-million dollar engineering projects from concept through deployment.

Effectively communicate the vision detailed roadmap and specific technical solutions to make a compelling business case with senior executives translating complex engineering concepts into strategic value.


- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering material science physics or equivalent or experience working for Amazon or any Amazon subsidiary or affiliate
- 7 years of industrial engineer operations engineer manufacturing engineer or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
- 5 years of engineering team management experience
- Experience leading process improvement systems development and project management
- Can travel to local sites up to 25% of the time

- Masters degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering
- Experience with concepts such as system architecture optimization system dynamics system analysis statistical analysis reliability analysis and decision making
- Experience with process improvement Kaizan and Six Sigma or experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
- Experience designing or implementing integrated automation solutions such as material handling systems high-speed packaging lines or manufacturing lines
- Experience implementing pragmatic operations solutions to solve problems such as the scheduling routing assignment facility location or lot-sizing problem
- Experience in project management domains including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management

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 WA Bellevue - 173000.00 - 234000.00 USD annually