Amazon is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Amazon Logistics North America (AMZL NA) Engineering team, part of Amazon's Last Mile organization. The Last Mile team helps get customer packages from delivery stations to a customer's doorstep.
This is a unique opportunity to own innovative projects and mechanisms that will advance the intelligence of our last mile business. We are looking for an individual who has experience creating scalable solutions to complex engineering problems. In this role, the Project Engineer will be responsible for designing, managing and executing the next generation of delivery station processes, equipment, and operations.
As a customer-obsessed leader, you will play an integral part in planning and implementing delivery station infrastructure, including new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives. Your critical tasks will include partnering with internal customers and internal/external stakeholders to engage as a team and ensure timely project handover.
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. This position requires up to 85% travel.
Key job responsibilities
Create and maintain project roadmaps and plans to ensure transparency and predictability with all stakeholders
Drive program delivery to meet timeline goals while exceeding quality standards
Lead complex cross-functional projects in ambiguous environments, providing clear direction and decision-making
Participate in full system development lifecycle, including test plan execution and quality assurance
Manage multiple simultaneous projects while effectively influencing and negotiating with internal/external partners
Conduct technical deep dives into advanced technology applications, conveyor systems, and material handling integration
Develop innovative solutions through collaboration with vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
Build comprehensive knowledge of Operations and Engineering systems, processes, and procedures
Define project scope, delivery timelines, and budgets while driving improvements through data analysis
Develop and manage contract documentation, including RFPs, change orders, and purchase order approvals
Design optimal solutions for delivery network, considering equipment specifications, material flow, and ergonomics
Coordinate across IT, Engineering, Safety, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams
Serve as primary company representative in vendor and supplier relationships
Ensure compliance with Amazon and vendor safety policies throughout project lifecycle
Monitor project milestones, schedules, and budgets, implementing corrective actions as needed
A day in the life
In this dynamic role, you will oversee the quality implementation of diverse projects, each varying in scope, complexity, and duration. Your typical day involves coordinating with operations teams and contractors to execute project activities and manage changes effectively. You'll conduct thorough analyses of project progress, schedules, and resources, demonstrating your ability to identify challenges, develop innovative solutions, and drive successful resolutions.
Leadership and communication are central to this position, as you'll facilitate planning and implementation meetings with key stakeholders to ensure alignment on objectives, expectations, and next steps. Your detail-oriented approach will be evident in capturing and distributing comprehensive meeting notes that drive accountability and follow-through on actions and decisions.
Quality assurance is a critical component of your role, including reviewing and approving audit mechanisms and documentation. You'll work closely with internal teams to track weekly installation opportunities and develop creative workaround solutions when facing project delays or design challenges. The position involves hands-on participation in acceptance testing, where you'll evaluate systems installation quality, safety protocols, throughput, and performance qualifications.
Your expertise in Amazon's safety, mechanical, electrical, and controls installation standards will be invaluable as you support and train fellow engineering team members. Success in this role requires maintaining clear and frequent communication with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all remain informed and aligned throughout project lifecycles.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing large, complicated programs
- 3+ years of experience as a project engineer, process engineer, project manager, manufacturing engineer, or related occupation
- 3+ years of experience directly managing and responsible for large material handling or automation projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related STEM field
- Design and/or implementation experience with integrated automation solutions, such as complex material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines, or manufacturing lines
- Operations Management/Distribution Center experience
- Experience in e-commerce customer fulfillment
- Certified OE Black Belt, Green Belt or Lean Sensei, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics and/or fulfillment/distribution centers
- Experience in running SQL queries and data mining
- Knowledge in technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects or programs
- Experience with automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience with Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project and Outlook
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TN, Nashville - 68,900.00 - 103,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 114,900.00 USD annually
