Senior Design Innovation Engineer, AMZL Engineering Innovation

Amazon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational technology company in the UK is looking for an innovative engineering project leader to design next-generation delivery stations. This role requires collaboration across multiple teams and involves establishing metrics to track performance. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience with material handling equipment. The successful candidate will bring strong project management and problem-solving skills to drive complex projects forward.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in automated or non-automated material handling equipment.
• Experience in engineering or related STEM fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design efforts for delivery station network.
• Report on performance metrics in forums with leadership.
• Deliver end-to-end technology and vendor operations projects.

Skills

Project management

Technical problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean Management

Six Sigma

Job description

Job ID: 3119808 | Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10

Last Mile Engineering is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented engineering project leader to lead the initiative of developing and delivering next‑generation, world‑class last‑mile transportation systems. Are you an innovative leader that wants to design the next generation of world‑class delivery stations and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the challenge of designing systems that leverage groundbreaking automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies and robotics appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!

This highly visible, cross‑functional role will require effective collaboration and efficient communication with multiple teams (Product, Tech, Program, Finance, Legal, SMEs, Local Ops, GP, etc.) and global stakeholders. The right candidate is proactive in understanding and communicating critical business needs and knows how those translate into solutions. This person must have experience building long‑term, strategic relationships and becoming influential partners. The position requires heavy verbal and written communication on status, risks and our sourcing pipeline.

This role is a great fit for a professional team‑player who is flexible, and very comfortable with ambiguity. The successful applicant will merge strong technical depth with bar‑raising communication skills. The engineer will possess a strong business and project management background, and be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment without being hindered by opposing priorities. They will successfully develop and drive programs across teams, and be willing to roll up their sleeves, dive into the weeds to get the job done, focusing on the data and details to ensure the right inputs are top of mind for our customers and stakeholders.

To be successful, you will influence and work with senior leaders across multiple organizations and geographies, working with Worldwide (WW) Engineering and Design, WW Tech SMEs, Last Mile Delivery and Tech, and Operations to innovate at scale and drive the development roadmap.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the delivery station network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.
• Track existing and set up new metrics as required to validate vendor and team performance.
• Report on performance in weekly and monthly forums with partner teams and senior leadership.
• Set measurable targets that align with the overall goals of the organization.
• Comprehend the technical requirements of our internal customers and become an expert in the field.
• Influence organizations to gain support and overcome resistance with data and persuasion.
• Oversee partner teams through good judgment, making data‑driven decisions.
• Deliver end‑to‑end technology and vendor operations projects, working through the many obstacles along the way.
• Present to senior leadership, communicate expectations and requirements equally well with business and technology teams, and write well‑reasoned and data‑oriented proposals.
• Utilize exceptional problem‑solving skills to work through difficult tasks.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non‑automated material handling equipment.
• Work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or an equivalent STEM field.
• Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineering tools.

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