Project Engineering Manager

Amazon Inc.; Lyon; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead deployment projects in the FRA AMZL network, including new launches, automation, and MHE re-layouts.

You will manage cross-functional teams, plan budgets, drive program lifecycles from concept to handover, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across functions to optimize processes and standards.

The role requires fluency in both French and English, an engineering degree, and willingness to travel up to 50% within FRA/EU.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English (C1+)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required
• Experience in planning, scheduling and auditing maintenance activities
• Experience working with CMMS software
• Experience working with Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
• Willingness to travel 30–50% of the time

Responsibilities

• Managing complex projects for deployment of engineering solutions in FRA AMZL network
• Owning a program or portfolio of launches/retrofits incl. Automation and MHE
• Leading full project lifecycle from concept to handover to stakeholders
• Handling phases with resource, capex, and timeline constraints
• Interacting with senior management to provide trade-off solutions
• Leading improvements in processes/standards at country/European level

Skills

French-English fluency (C1+)

Maintenance planning

Maintenance scheduling

MHE experience

Travel 30-50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS software

AutoCAD

VBA

SQL

Job description

Description

Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. Amazon is looking to hire an experienced, innovative, hands-on, and customer-obsessed Project Engineering Manager that can drive innovation, standardization and expansion in the Amazon logistics (AMZL) network.

As a member of the Field Engineering team you will be responsible for managing a broad range of exciting deployment projects including new launches, Automated solutions, Material Handling Equipment (MHE) re-layouts and other building retrofit improvements.

Key job responsibilities

• Managing complex concurrent projects related to the deployment of engineering solutions in delivery stations of FRA Amazon Logistics (AMZL) network

• Owning a program or a portfolio of projects related to launches or retrofits of different technology types including Automation, Material Handling Equipment or other building improvement projects

• Leading the whole project/program lifecycle from concept and budgeting creation to handover at completion to relevant stakeholders

• Handling independently or with minimal guidance different tactical phases of the projects/program. This may include dealing with substantial constraints related to resource allocation, capex and timelines linked to business requirements

• Interacting with Senior level management across different functions to provide trade off solutions that satisfy potential conflicts

• Identifying inefficiencies of processes or standards within the allocated country or at European level and proactively leading improvements with the relevant teams

A day in the life

You will plan and manage execution of engineering projects in AMZL delivery stations primarily across FRA or EU if required. Your day could include cross-functional engagement within the organization to agree program strategy, attend the site to monitor deployment progresses, plan and manage resources to execute activities according to business goals, enable efficient mechanisms to handover to customers. You will make strategic decisions on behalf of the business and see the outcome come to fruition through coordination of stakeholders, both internal and third party, and finally celebrating in the successful launch of the project… Day One for all of us!

About the team

The FRA Field Engineering team is comprised of a talented and diverse group of project and program managers who drive coordination of all activities required to safely build complex solutions across the AMZL network. Our team puts a high value on work-life harmony and we are dedicated to developing and supporting our new team members. We care about your career growth, so we assign projects based on each individual's development. Our team is intentional about building a climate where respect, equity and positive recognition of differences are cultivated as we think it is the best environment to foster innovation.

Basic Qualifications

• Speak, write, and read fluently in French and English at C1 level or above

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

• Experience in planning, scheduling and auditing maintenance activities

• Experience working with CMMS software

• Experience Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE)

• Travel up to 30-50% of the time if required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with presentation, organization, and account/vendor management is preferred

• Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level

• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions

• Experience in material handling equipment (MHE) or automation environments

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