[Hiring] Principal Ops Engineer @Amazon

Role Description

• Own the design and development of engineering solutions for complex material handling challenges considering human/equipment interactions for the North America fulfillment network.
• 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.
• Lead and manage a team of talented engineers handling multiple projects at a time.
• Work closely with vendors, suppliers, and other teams to create innovative solutions.
• Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors, and vendors.
• 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.
• Provide technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects using MS Excel, AutoCAD, and MS Project.
• Work with complex MHE, packaging lines, and process design based on Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Drive engineering best practices (e.g., operational excellence, safety, security, quality, performance, etc.) and set standards for project execution and installation management.
• Coordinate with local site management to ensure proper operator training, procedural compliance, maintenance, and safety practices are followed for new and existing equipment.
• 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.
• Domestic or international travel up to 80% to perform role responsibilities may be required.
• 100% telecommuting permitted, work may be performed from anywhere in the U.S. (40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $150483 - $193200).

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.
• 3 years of experience in high-volume fulfillment processes and operations.
• 3 years of experience managing and leading a team of engineers.
• 3 years of experience with Lean manufacturing for design.
• 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).
• 3 years of experience reporting and presenting engineering analysis and recommendations to senior management on process improvements.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

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