Position: Principal Ops Engineering - AMZ10314.6
Location: Seattle, WA
Multiple Positions Available:
1. Own the design and development of engineering solutions for
complex material handling challenges considering
human/equipment interactions for the North America fulfillment
network
2. Lead and coordinate concept and design development efforts for
optimal solutions for the North America fulfillment network through
equipment specification, material flow, process design,
ergonomics, associate experience, operational considerations and
site layout
3. Lead and manage a team of talented engineers handling multiple
projects at a time
4. Work closely with vendors, suppliers, and other teams to create
innovative solutions
5. Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility projects and tasks
while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with
internal and external business partners, contractors, and vendors
6. Innovate with complex automated material handling equipment,
packaging technologies, and systems, including robotics and
mechatronics, across many new fulfillment and logistics centers
that are being built each year
7. Provide technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering
projects using MS Excel, AutoCAD, and MS Project
8. Work with complex MHE, packaging lines, and process design
based on Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques
9. Drive engineering best practices (e.g., operational excellence,
safety, security, quality, performance, etc.) and set standards for
project execution and installation management
10. Coordinate with local site management to ensure proper operator
training, procedural compliance, maintenance, and safety practices
are followed for new and existing equipment
11. Build strong relationships with partner organizations within the
company such as North America Start-up, North America Launch
team, Worldwide Design team, North America Procurement,
Information Technology, Loss Prevention, Facilities, Safety,
Change Management and North America Operations
12. Domestic or international travel up to 80% to perform role
responsibilities may be required
13. 100% telecommuting permitted, work may be performed from
anywhere in the U.S.
(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $150483 - $193200)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Process Engineering, followed by 5 years of progressively responsible post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
Experience must include:
1) 3 years of experience in high-volume fulfillment processes and operations.
2) 3 years of experience managing and leading a team of engineers
3) 3 years of experience with Lean manufacturing for design
4) 3 years of experience using AutoCAD or related project management software to build concepts for manufacturing processes and related facility concepts (material handling equipment optimization and strategic layout planning).
5) 3 years of experience reporting and presenting engineering analysis and recommendations to senior management on process improvements.
The pay range for this position in Seattle, WA is $150483 - $193200 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Washington Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.
