Amazon
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 About The Team
At Amazon, we embody a culture of ownership, embracing unique opportunities that span from firm engineering to project execution and final customer hand-off. Our diverse, upbeat, and innovative team of engineers and program managers works tirelessly to ensure our internal customers have the capabilities to deliver on the Customer Promise. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another STEM field 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 Experience managing the lifecycle of cross-functional projects, implementing automated equipment and/or integrated systems 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 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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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 About The Team
At Amazon, we embody a culture of ownership, embracing unique opportunities that span from firm engineering to project execution and final customer hand-off. Our diverse, upbeat, and innovative team of engineers and program managers works tirelessly to ensure our internal customers have the capabilities to deliver on the Customer Promise. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another STEM field 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 Experience managing the lifecycle of cross-functional projects, implementing automated equipment and/or integrated systems 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 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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