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Operations Engineer, Operations Engineering

Join the Amazon team as an Operations Engineer where you will lead and manage cross‑functional projects that develop next‑generation distribution solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the lifecycle of challenging cross‑functional projects, delivering solutions to meet project goals.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including equipment vendors and customers, to set priorities, milestones, and drive schedules.
• Actively participate in engineering reviews and influence design, architecture, and facility processes.
• Coordinate execution efforts for system and automated equipment designs, perform installation, throughput, and safety qualifications.
• Lead effective meetings, documenting discussions, decisions, and future steps to maintain alignment across teams.
• Communicate project status, risk analysis, and mitigation plans to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage change orders, purchase orders, and invoice validation/approvals efficiently.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering and cross‑team efficiencies.
• Travel up to 80% domestically, with the ability to work from a corporate office when not traveling.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another STEM field.
• 0-4 years of experience as a Project Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation.
• Experience managing the lifecycle of cross‑functional projects, implementing automated equipment and/or integrated systems.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or another STEM field.
• Operations Management/Distribution Center experience with direct management or responsibility for material handling, automation, or other technical projects.
• Experience with Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet programs.
• Experience with design and/or implementation automation solutions, such as conveyors, sorters, high‑speed manufacturing and packaging lines, robotic work cells.
• Proven technical leadership for industrial engineering projects or program.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance: qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

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