Operations Engineer, GES NA Ops Engineering

Amazon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

PTO

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an innovative Operations Engineer to root‑cause, solve, and scale systemic engineering challenges in First and Middle Mile Operations. The role involves collaborating with internal and external teams to develop cost‑effective solutions for sortation and distribution systems across various building types and business lines.

This position requires 50‑70% regional travel and office presence when not traveling; relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial/operations/manufacturing/project engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL.
• Experience managing third‑party vendors.
• Experience with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts to develop optimal solutions for sortation and transportation network through process design and site layout.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions quickly.
• Manage multiple projects and influence stakeholders across partners and vendors.
• Communicate roadmaps and technical solutions clearly to teams and leadership.
• Travel Requirements: 50‑70%.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Vendor Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

VBA

SQL

Job description

Overview

Global Engineering Services (GES) North America (NA) Operations Engineering (Ops Eng) is seeking an innovative and solutions‑oriented Operations Engineer to root cause, solve, and scale systemic engineering challenges in First and Middle Mile Operations.

We’re looking for a high‑impact operations engineer who will collaborate with internal and external teams to develop, monitor and innovate cost‑effective solutions for our sortation and distribution systems. In this role, you will work across a variety of building types and lines of business, contributing to the end‑to‑end Ops engineering lifecycle. The team is highly skilled, engaged, and operates in a fast‑paced, often ambiguous environment with hundreds of projects each year.

This position requires 50‑70% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office; relocation assistance may be provided.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts to develop optimal solutions and processes for the sortation and transportation network through process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions in very short periods of time.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors, and vendors.
• Communicate effectively, providing detailed roadmaps and specific technical solutions.
• Travel Requirements: 50‑70%

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer experience in a manufacturing environment
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL
• Experience managing third‑party vendors
• Experience with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing
• Experience developing and implementing standards, policies, and programs or equivalent
• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and high‑speed manufacturing systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in engineering or equivalent STEM field
• Experience working with material handling equipment (MHE) safety standards in accordance with OEM requirements
• Experience working with customers, technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs
• Experience in capital project management involving ownership/management of engineering design projects
• Experience with design‑in‑safety
• Experience working directly with engineering teams

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Legal & Residency Notices

For Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence; communicating effectively; and following all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Criminal history considerations are handled in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For San Francisco applicants: qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC