Automation & Distribution Ops Engineer

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Operations Engineer in Arlington, VA to lead cross-functional projects for next-gen sortation and distribution systems. You will partner with internal teams and vendors to deliver on milestones, manage schedules, and drive improvements while traveling up to 75% of the year.

Relocation may be provided for the right candidate. The role requires a STEM degree, 3+ years in industrial/operations engineering, and familiarity with AutoCAD, VBA, SQL, and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field.
• Master's degree in engineering, management, or technology preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant engineer/operations/project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage lifecycle of cross-functional projects in distribution systems.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams and vendors to drive schedules and milestones.
• Oversee installation, qualification, and hand-off of automated material handling systems.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

VBA

SQL

MS Project

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Operations Engineer in Arlington, VA to lead cross-functional projects for next-gen sortation and distribution systems. You will partner with internal teams and vendors to deliver on milestones, manage schedules, and drive improvements while traveling up to 75% of the year.

Relocation may be provided for the right candidate. The role requires a STEM degree, 3+ years in industrial/operations engineering, and familiarity with AutoCAD, VBA, SQL, and MS Project.