Operations Engineer: Lead Systems & Automation Delivery

Amazon; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Operations Engineer to lead cross-functional projects across the facility network, delivering advanced sortation and distribution solutions. You will manage schedules, coordinate with vendors, and ensure safety, quality, and timely handovers.

You will work with internal customers and stakeholders, driving continuous improvement and optimizing processes, while traveling up to 80% domestically to support multiple sites and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced, automated environments.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle management of challenging cross-functional projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to set priorities and milestones.
• Drive schedules to meet deadlines and manage dependencies among stakeholders.
• Oversee installation, qualification, and handover of systems and equipment.
• Facilitate meetings, document decisions, and communicate status to leadership.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency across teams.
• Travel up to 80% domestically, including multi-week trips.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance in project execution.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Automation systems knowledge

Project lifecycle management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Operations Engineer to lead cross-functional projects across the facility network, delivering advanced sortation and distribution solutions. You will manage schedules, coordinate with vendors, and ensure safety, quality, and timely handovers.

You will work with internal customers and stakeholders, driving continuous improvement and optimizing processes, while traveling up to 80% domestically to support multiple sites and initiatives.