Amazon
Senior Operations Engineer, Operations Engineering
Amazon, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Senior Operations Engineer, Operations Engineering
Overview: As a Senior Operations Engineer, you will lead and manage the lifecycle of challenging cross-functional projects, developing and delivering the next generation of sortation and distribution solutions. You are a customer-obsessed leader involved in planning and implementation of the facility network infrastructure including new builds, retrofits, expansions and program initiatives. You will partner with internal customers and internal/external stakeholders to engage as a team and ensure a timely handover. As a Senior Operations Engineer for Amazon, you will work with engineers in the design, development, and delivery of physical distribution systems globally. You are responsible for managing a technology or integration project, delivering solutions to meet project goals. You may work with external equipment vendors, customers, or partners, and you should have a solid understanding of design approaches and technologies used in fulfillment and distribution center designs. You will manage the overall schedule, proactively mitigate risks, and keep engineering deliverables within scope to meet timelines and minimize disruption to support teams. This role requires up to 80% travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office; relocation assistance may be provided.
Key job responsibilities
Work independently with internal and external teams to successfully manage the lifecycle of challenging projects, acting as owner in delivering on project objectives and targets. Projects may span organizations or geographies in support of business objectives.
Actively participate in firm engineering reviews and influence proposed solutions on individual systems or components, overall systems architecture, and facility processes.
Partner with internal teams, stakeholders and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines. Proactively assess dependencies and milestones, problem-solve and drive solutions to mitigate issues.
Lead and coordinate execution for delivering systems and automated equipment designs per established standards. Perform equipment/system installation, throughput and safety qualifications. Simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks, and provide feedback while resolving difficult system problems.
Lead effective meetings with clear objectives, document discussions and decisions, and ensure alignment with internal partner teams and outside vendors.
Communicate project status, risk analyses, and mitigation plans. Provide detailed answers and regular leadership summaries.
Articulate system and equipment designs, including layouts, specifications and capabilities to internal customers and partner teams.
Manage change orders, purchase orders, and invoice validation/approvals.
Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.
Identify and lead process improvements that enhance engineering and cross-team efficiency, delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions in compressed timelines.
Travel up to 80% domestically; travel intensity may vary and could include three weeks in a row, including weekends.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
8+ 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 a related 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 of automation solutions (Conveyors, Sorters, high-speed lines, robotic work cells)
Proven technical leadership for industrial engineering projects or programs
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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation during the application and hiring process, please visit the Amazon accommodations page for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Location: Nashville, TN. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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Overview: As a Senior Operations Engineer, you will lead and manage the lifecycle of challenging cross-functional projects, developing and delivering the next generation of sortation and distribution solutions. You are a customer-obsessed leader involved in planning and implementation of the facility network infrastructure including new builds, retrofits, expansions and program initiatives. You will partner with internal customers and internal/external stakeholders to engage as a team and ensure a timely handover. As a Senior Operations Engineer for Amazon, you will work with engineers in the design, development, and delivery of physical distribution systems globally. You are responsible for managing a technology or integration project, delivering solutions to meet project goals. You may work with external equipment vendors, customers, or partners, and you should have a solid understanding of design approaches and technologies used in fulfillment and distribution center designs. You will manage the overall schedule, proactively mitigate risks, and keep engineering deliverables within scope to meet timelines and minimize disruption to support teams. This role requires up to 80% travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office; relocation assistance may be provided.
Key job responsibilities
Work independently with internal and external teams to successfully manage the lifecycle of challenging projects, acting as owner in delivering on project objectives and targets. Projects may span organizations or geographies in support of business objectives.
Actively participate in firm engineering reviews and influence proposed solutions on individual systems or components, overall systems architecture, and facility processes.
Partner with internal teams, stakeholders and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines. Proactively assess dependencies and milestones, problem-solve and drive solutions to mitigate issues.
Lead and coordinate execution for delivering systems and automated equipment designs per established standards. Perform equipment/system installation, throughput and safety qualifications. Simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks, and provide feedback while resolving difficult system problems.
Lead effective meetings with clear objectives, document discussions and decisions, and ensure alignment with internal partner teams and outside vendors.
Communicate project status, risk analyses, and mitigation plans. Provide detailed answers and regular leadership summaries.
Articulate system and equipment designs, including layouts, specifications and capabilities to internal customers and partner teams.
Manage change orders, purchase orders, and invoice validation/approvals.
Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.
Identify and lead process improvements that enhance engineering and cross-team efficiency, delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions in compressed timelines.
Travel up to 80% domestically; travel intensity may vary and could include three weeks in a row, including weekends.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
8+ 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 a related 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 of automation solutions (Conveyors, Sorters, high-speed lines, robotic work cells)
Proven technical leadership for industrial engineering projects or programs
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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation during the application and hiring process, please visit the Amazon accommodations page for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Location: Nashville, TN. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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