Graduate Engineering Manager

Amazon; Unna; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in Germany is looking for a Graduate Engineering Manager to manage cross-functional projects developing the next generation of sortation and distribution solutions. Key responsibilities include managing project lifecycles, collaborating with stakeholders for effective execution, and leading the design of systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant STEM field, fluency in both English and German, and a strong background in engineering. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects within a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Strong English-language communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluent in German (speaking, writing, reading).
• Experience in design, innovation research & development, manufacturing processes, or industrial engineering.
• Experience leading large-scale programs or projects.

Aufgaben

• Manage cross-functional project lifecycles across organizations and geographies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to set priorities and establish milestones.
• Lead execution of systems and automated equipment designs.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Strong English-language communication

Fluent in German

Leadership in large-scale programs or projects

Design and innovation in engineering

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related STEM field

Jobbeschreibung

Graduate Engineering Manager • Unna, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Amazon has built one of the most sophisticated supply chains worldwide, driving continuous improvement from Amazon Prime to cutting‑edge delivery technology. As an Operations Engineer you will lead and manage cross‑functional projects that develop and deliver the next generation of sortation and distribution solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cross‑functional project lifecycles across organizations and geographies, ensuring delivery of objectives and targets.
• Actively participate in engineering reviews, contributing to and improving proposed solutions for systems and components.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to set priorities, establish milestones and drive schedules, proactively addressing dependencies and mitigating issues.
• Lead execution of systems and automated equipment designs, overseeing installation throughput and safety qualifications while optimizing processes.
• Conduct effective meetings, ensuring proper documentation of discussions, decisions and action items.
• Provide timely and accurate project status updates, risk analyses and mitigation plans to leadership.
• Clearly articulate system and equipment designs, including technical specifications and capabilities, to internal and external partners.
• Efficiently manage change‑order controls, purchase orders and invoice approvals.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships across multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Identify and spearhead process‑improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and value delivery.

A Day in the Life

You are responsible for one or more projects that vary in scope, complexity and duration. Daily activities include site coordination with operations teams and contractors, deep‑dive reviews of project progress, schedules and resources, and resolution of barriers. You facilitate planning and implementation meetings with stakeholders, documenting decisions and actions to drive ownership and follow‑through. You also brainstorm workaround solutions, mitigate delays or design additions, and support or train engineering team members using Amazon’s safety, mechanical, electrical and controls installation standards.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Strong English‑language communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluent in German (speaking, writing, reading).
• Current or in‑process Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related STEM field.
• Experience in design, innovation research & development, manufacturing processes, or industrial engineering.
• Experience leading large‑scale programs or projects.

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