Senior Process Engineer, Innovation, Engineering & Sustainability, Innovation, Engineering & Su[...]

Amazon UK Services Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Amazon's Global Engineering Services Team as a Senior Process Engineer and drive innovations in Yard designs and operations. This role involves working collaboratively with various stakeholders across Europe to optimize processes, ensuring safety, quality, and sustainability standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Experience with automated material handling equipment preferred.
• Experienced in process design based on Lean Principles.

Responsibilities

• Support Yard operations and infrastructure requirements.
• Compile, manage and report project metrics.
• Drive performance/process improvements in Yard operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

CAD software

Job description

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Senior Process Engineer, Innovation, Engineering & Sustainability, London

Client: Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4fdfb97e2141

Job Views: 13

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of Germany, UK, Spain, Italy, or France.

Are you interested in launching the next generation of Amazon Sort Centers (SCs) in Europe? Do you want to be part of Amazon's growth and expansion? The Middle Mile Engineering Programs team seeks an experienced Yard Operator or Yard Program Manager to support the expansion of Sort Centers across Europe. This role involves end-to-end delivery of new SC launches or optimizations, driving improvements to meet network capacity goals.

The Yard Program Manager will work with Site Leads, Operations Managers, Project Managers, Process SMEs, Design Engineers, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about Yard operations, structured, confident, and able to build credibility with diverse teams. The role involves up to 50% travel across Europe, including Germany (Berlin), UK (London), Italy (Milan), Spain (Madrid or Barcelona), and France (Paris).

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver results in ambiguous environments related to SC Yard operations.
• Support Yard simulations to determine infrastructure requirements.
• Motivate and lead project teams.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Make decisions under pressure and seek opportunities for improvements.
• Manage and report on project metrics and lead high-profile meetings.
• Learn and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Operational skills in Fulfillment or Sort Centers preferred.

A Day in the Life:

Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize building designs, processes, and safety standards, ensuring operational excellence and frugal solutions for future expansions.

About the Team:

The Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) team plays a vital role in Amazon’s success, ensuring efficient transport using various modes and innovative technology. The team prioritizes safety, sustainability, and data-driven decisions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field with proven experience.
• Experience with automated material handling, robotics, and high-speed manufacturing systems.
• Experience with Lean process design, capital project management, and system analysis.
• Ownership of engineering design projects.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Project, CAD software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field, 2-5 years of experience in Operations, and language skills in French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans, or Zulu are preferred but not required.