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Operations Engineer, GEMS NA Ops Engineering
Amazon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Operations Engineer, GEMS NA Ops Engineering
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Job Description Global Engineering, Maintenance, and Sustainability (GEMS) North America (NA) Operations Engineering is searching for an innovative and solutions‑oriented Operations Engineer to root cause, solve, and scale systemic engineering challenges in First and Middle Mile Operations.
We’re looking to add a high‑impact operations engineer to our team. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to develop, monitor, and innovate cost‑effective solutions for our sortation and distribution systems. Your projects vary across building type and Line of Business, adding a vital contribution to the end‑to‑end Ops engineering lifecycle. You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast‑paced and often ambiguous environment. Our team works on hundreds of projects each year. You will be challenged; you will learn; you will work on high impact, high visibility projects; you will grow. This role requires 50% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Key Job Responsibilities
Coordinate efforts to develop optimal solutions and processes for the sortation and transportation network through process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions in very short periods of time.
Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.
Effective communication skills, ability to execute the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions.
Travel Requirements: 50%
About The Team The Tiger Team leverages Lean methodology and continuous improvement skill sets to tackle complex, high‑visibility MHE performance challenges. Upon solving a systemic problem at one site, they scale and systematize their solution to similar site footprints.
Locations Bay Area, CA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Austin, TX; Los Angeles Metro Area; Phoenix Metro Area; Arlington VA; Bellevue, WA; Seattle, WA; Boston Metro Area; Nashville, TN; New York City; Atlanta Metro Area; Chicago, IL.
Basic Qualifications
4+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
Experience working with and managing third‑party vendors
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Compensation Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $126,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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Operations Engineer, GEMS NA Ops Engineering
role at
Amazon
Job Description Global Engineering, Maintenance, and Sustainability (GEMS) North America (NA) Operations Engineering is searching for an innovative and solutions‑oriented Operations Engineer to root cause, solve, and scale systemic engineering challenges in First and Middle Mile Operations.
We’re looking to add a high‑impact operations engineer to our team. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to develop, monitor, and innovate cost‑effective solutions for our sortation and distribution systems. Your projects vary across building type and Line of Business, adding a vital contribution to the end‑to‑end Ops engineering lifecycle. You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast‑paced and often ambiguous environment. Our team works on hundreds of projects each year. You will be challenged; you will learn; you will work on high impact, high visibility projects; you will grow. This role requires 50% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Key Job Responsibilities
Coordinate efforts to develop optimal solutions and processes for the sortation and transportation network through process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions in very short periods of time.
Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.
Effective communication skills, ability to execute the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions.
Travel Requirements: 50%
About The Team The Tiger Team leverages Lean methodology and continuous improvement skill sets to tackle complex, high‑visibility MHE performance challenges. Upon solving a systemic problem at one site, they scale and systematize their solution to similar site footprints.
Locations Bay Area, CA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Austin, TX; Los Angeles Metro Area; Phoenix Metro Area; Arlington VA; Bellevue, WA; Seattle, WA; Boston Metro Area; Nashville, TN; New York City; Atlanta Metro Area; Chicago, IL.
Basic Qualifications
4+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
Experience working with and managing third‑party vendors
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Compensation Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $126,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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