Operations Engineer, GES NA Ops Engineering

Amazon

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 84,300 - 126,400

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

A leading global logistics company is seeking an Operations Engineer to solve and scale systemic challenges in their sortation and logistics systems. This role emphasizes collaboration with a team of skilled engineers and the management of multiple high-impact projects. Applicants must have substantial experience in engineering, with skills in AutoCAD and SQL, as well as a stable education in engineering disciplines. Travel of 50-70% is required, and a bachelor's degree in engineering is essential.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience as an industrial engineer, operations engineer, or project engineer.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level.
Experience with and managing third party vendors.
Experience with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.
Experience with complex automated material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate development of optimal solutions for sortation and transportation networks.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
Manage multiple projects effectively.
Communicate effectively with business partners.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Operations engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

AutoCAD

VBA

SQL

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Material handling equipment safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or above in engineering or equivalent STEM field

Tools

AutoCAD

VBA

SQL

Job description

Operations Engineer, GES NA Ops Engineering

Stellen-ID: 3185098 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Global Engineering Services (GES) North America (NA) Operations Engineering (Ops Eng) is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Operations Engineers to root cause, solve, and scale systemic engineering challenges in First and Middle Mile Operations. If the notion of leading engineering projects amongst the world’s brightest talent to full potential excites you; if the idea of using technologies to develop sortation and logistics systems in the multi-national juggernaut that is Amazon has your attention, then keep reading. Are you an innovative leader that wants to be part of world‑class logistics systems across North America? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the challenge of troubleshooting and systematizing solutions for systems and processes that leverage automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies and robotics appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!

We’re looking to add a high‑impact operations engineer to our team. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to develop, monitor and innovate cost‑effective solutions for our sortation and distribution systems. Your projects vary across building type and Line of Business, adding a vital contribution to the end to end Ops engineering lifecycle.

You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast‑paced and often ambiguous environment. Our team works on hundreds of projects each year. You will be challenged; you will learn; you will work on high impact, high visibility projects; you will grow.

This role requires 50 - 70% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either 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.
Collaboration 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.
Effective communication skills, ability to execute the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions.
Travel Requirements : 50 - 70%

A day in the life

Amazon Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
We value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

About the team

Ops Engineering Quality Integration (OEQI) sets and assures Vendor, TPH, and Performance qualification requirements, protecting customer promise through quality assurance.

Locations

Bay Area, CA
Dallas, TX
Houston, TX
Austin, TX
Los Angeles Metro Area
Phoenix Metro Area
Arlington VA
Bellevue, WA
Seattle, WA
Boston Metro Area
Nashville, TN
New York City
Atlanta Metro Area
Chicago, IL

Qualifications

4+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
Experience working with and managing third party vendors
Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
Experience developing and implementing of standards, policies and programs or equivalent
Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Master's degree or above in engineering or equivalent STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) 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.

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