Senior Operations Engineer, Global Fulfillment Automation

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Senior Operations Engineer to lead and manage complex cross-functional projects, delivering next-generation sortation and distribution solutions. You will plan and implement facility network infrastructure including new builds, retrofits, and expansions, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely handovers.

You will work with engineers to design and deliver physical distribution systems, manage project scope, risks, and schedules,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• 8+ years of experience in project, process, or manufacturing engineering roles
• Experience managing cross-functional project lifecycles
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360)

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex project lifecycles across organizations and geographies, delivering on objectives and targets as project owner.
• Participate in engineering reviews, affecting system solutions, architecture, and facility processes.
• Lead with internal teams, stakeholders, and vendors to set priorities, milestones, and schedules; identify dependencies and mitigate risks.
• Lead execution of system and equipment designs per standards; perform installation, throughput, and safety qualifications.
• Document discussions, decisions, and actions; ensure alignment across teams and leadership.
• Communicate project status, risk analysis and mitigation plans; provide concise leadership summaries.
• Articulate system and equipment designs to internal customers and partners.
• Manage change orders, purchase orders, and invoice approvals efficiently.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field

Master’s degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, or related STEM field

Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related STEM field

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

BIM 360

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Senior Operations Engineer to lead and manage complex cross-functional projects, delivering next-generation sortation and distribution solutions. You will plan and implement facility network infrastructure including new builds, retrofits, and expansions, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely handovers.

You will work with engineers to design and deliver physical distribution systems, manage project scope, risks, and schedules,