Senior Industrial Engineer, Layout

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Job summary

Amazon in Austin, TX is seeking a senior Industrial Engineer to lead layout design across manufacturing lines, warehouses, and logistics spaces, driving space utilization and flow efficiency.

You will develop long-term site master plans, define layout governance, integrate PFEP, and partner with cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable insights for capacity expansion and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 7+ years in site/factory layout planning or manufacturing systems.
• Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments (e.g., automotive, energy, heavy industry).
• Strong understanding of site planning, material flow, and facility design principles.
• Experience using data and analysis to drive decisions and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead factory layout design across manufacturing lines, warehouse/storage areas, material flow, people flow, and ancillary spaces.
• Develop long-term site master plans to support phased capacity expansion and scalability.
• Define and implement layout governance, including change management and drafting standards.
• Create and maintain block layouts and 2D/3D layouts aligned with POR and business needs.
• Design and optimize end-to-end material flow (inbound, internal logistics, outbound).
• Own overall site layout, including building placement, external logistics flow, utilities, and infrastructure planning.
• Optimize dock utilization, yard flow, and transportation interfaces for logistics efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align layout requirements and execution.
• Perform data-driven analysis to optimize space utilization, flow efficiency, labor productivity, and cost.
• Develop and integrate PFEP into layout decisions; track layout performance metrics.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Layout planning

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

OEE

PFEP

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

ACC

FlexSim

Capacity modeling

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

AutoCAD Construction Cloud (ACC)

FlexSim

Job description

Description

Key job responsibilities

• Lead factory layout design across manufacturing lines, warehouse/storage areas, material flow, people flow, and ancillary/support spaces.

• Develop long-term site master plans to support phased capacity expansion and future scalability.

• Define and implement layout governance and standards, including change management, visual factory standards, drafting standards, and layout processes.

• Create and maintain block layouts and detailed 2D/3D layouts aligned with the Plan of Record (POR) and business requirements.

• Design and optimize end-to-end material flow, including inbound, internal logistics (WIP), and outbound finished-goods flow.

• Own overall site layout, including building placement, external logistics flow (truck movement, dock doors, yards), utilities, and infrastructure planning.

• Optimize dock utilization, yard flow, and transportation interfaces to improve site-level logistics efficiency.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, Construction, EHS) to align on layout requirements and ensure seamless execution.

Perform data-driven analysis to optimize space utilization, flow efficiency, labor productivity, and cost.

• Develop and integrate Plan for Every Part (PFEP) into layout decisions, including storage strategy, packaging, and line-side delivery.

• Define and track layout performance metrics, including flow distance, aisle utilization, space density, throughput, and bottlenecks.

• Support capacity planning and modeling using OEE, cycle-time analysis, and throughput simulations.

• Drive factory densification initiatives by eliminating non-value-added movement and improving layout efficiency.

• Support installation, commissioning, and layout validation during site construction and production ramp-up.

• Translate complex layout and operational data into clear, executive-level insights to support strategic decisions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field

• 7+ years of experience in site/factory layout planning, industrial engineering, or manufacturing systems.

• Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments (e.g., automotive, battery, energy, or heavy industry).

• Strong understanding of site planning, material flow, and facility design principles.

• Experience using data and analysis to drive decisions and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in site development and large-scale factory ramp-up.

• Proven experience in site master planning, including yard design, dock strategy, and infrastructure planning.

• Hands-on experience with PFEP, warehouse design, and material handling systems (AGVs, AMRs, conveyors).

• Proficiency with layout tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, AutoCAD Construction Cloud (ACC), or similar 2D/3D design software.

• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., FlexSim) for factory and logistics modeling.

• Strong knowledge of capacity modeling and industrial engineering methodologies (OEE, line balancing, takt time, cycle-time analysis).

• Experience partnering with construction and facilities teams on site execution and infrastructure integration.

• Familiarity with safety, environmental, and regulatory considerations in site design.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders from the shop floor to executive leadership.

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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