Senior Industrial Design Engineer, AMZL Central Engineering - EU Engineering Excellence

Amazon Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and logistics firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced engineer to design and develop innovative solutions for complex material handling challenges. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, along with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics or a related field. This role emphasizes collaboration with various teams to drive operational excellence and efficiency. Strong mechanical design, project management skills, and knowledge of automation technologies are essential. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in mechatronics engineering, logistics or manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in control systems and industrial automation.
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers and fostering technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engineering solutions for material handling challenges.
• Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams for efficiency.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automation

Project management

Robotics

Technical writing

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or related field

Master's degree in Mechatronics or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Project

Job 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. The goal of Amazon Logistics is to build a world‑class last mile operation and to exceed the expectations of our customers by ensuring that their orders, no matter how large or small, are delivered as quickly, accurately and cost effectively as possible.

In order to meet the needs of millions of customers worldwide in an environment where speed is of the essence, Amazon Logistics is consistently looking for the next breakthrough or innovation which will disrupt the delivery business and enable a step change in the way millions of customers receive their orders. Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is experiencing rapid global growth and is at the forefront of revolutionizing last‑mile delivery. Our logistics teams are constantly innovating to redefine the way millions of customers receive their orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engineering solutions for complex material handling challenges, integrating mechanical design, automation and controls.
• Improve and develop scalable, efficient machines and processes for large‑scale deployments.
• Lead and coordinate concept and design efforts, including equipment specifications, material flow, safety, ergonomics and operational needs.
• Collaborate with vendors, suppliers and cross‑functional teams to create solutions that drive efficiency and scalability.
• Manage and execute high‑visibility projects, influencing stakeholders across business units and regions.
• Provide technical leadership for large‑scale projects, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
• Conduct post‑mortem reviews on deployed designs to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, leveraging data analytics, Lean methodologies and Six Sigma principles.
• Maintain technical specifications, SOPs and operational guidelines.
• Develop and maintain mechanical and system specifications for material handling and automation projects.
• Integrate mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring seamless hardware and automation interaction.
• Collaborate with controls engineers and software developers to optimise automation strategies.
• Design mechanical systems with the highest industrial standard and ensure machine interface and system integration.
• Support troubleshooting and optimisation of automation equipment to ensure high uptime.
• Implement robotics and AI‑driven automation solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Ability to travel up to 30% for interactions with business and technical leaders in Europe.

A Day in the Life

• Career growth opportunities: Expand your expertise and leadership responsibilities within Amazon’s fast‑evolving engineering landscape.
• Work on pioneering projects: Be at the forefront of logistics automation, robotics and AI‑driven systems.
• Collaborate with top industry talent: Work alongside experts in mechanical, electrical and software engineering.
• Global exposure: Engage with teams and projects across different geographies, shaping the future of logistics worldwide.

About the Team

This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of Amazon’s logistics and automation expansion, developing and deploying world‑class industrial and engineering solutions that drive operational excellence. If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge in a dynamic and forward‑thinking environment, apply today!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in mechatronics engineering, logistics or manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in mechanical design, automated material handling equipment, robotics and high‑speed manufacturing systems.
• Strong background in control systems, PLC programming and industrial automation.
• Experience using AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Project and simulation tools.
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading complex, multi‑site initiatives.
• Excellent technical writing skills for specifications, technical documents and process documentation.
• Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with logistics and production business models and process automation.
• Background in innovation, R&D and technology development for industrial applications.
• Understanding of Lean principles, Six Sigma and advanced process optimisation techniques.
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers and fostering technical excellence.
• Fluency in additional European languages (Italian, German, French, etc.).

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