Lead Operations Engineer – Global Material Handling Projects

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

PTO

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an Operations Engineer to lead cross-functional projects, delivering next‑gen sortation and distribution solutions. You will manage schedules, engage vendors, and ensure timely handover to internal stakeholders across North America.

Responsibilities include coordinating with teams, reviewing system designs, and driving process improvements while traveling up to 75%. Relocation assistance may be provided, with several corporate offices supporting this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience.
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions.
• Position includes travel up to 75% (Nationwide). Travel involves air travel to regional airports and driving to site locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of challenging projects, delivering on objectives across organizations or geographies.
• Lead execution efforts for systems and automated equipment designs, including installation, throughput, and safety qualifications.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to set milestones, drive schedules, and mitigate risks.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Operations engineering

Material Handling

Automation understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

VBA

SQL

MS Office

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an Operations Engineer to lead cross-functional projects, delivering next‑gen sortation and distribution solutions. You will manage schedules, engage vendors, and ensure timely handover to internal stakeholders across North America.

Responsibilities include coordinating with teams, reviewing system designs, and driving process improvements while traveling up to 75%. Relocation assistance may be provided, with several corporate offices supporting this role.