Senior Process Innovation Engineer, AMZL Process Engineering Innovation

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Logistics is seeking a Sr PE Innovation Engineer to elevate the Process Engineering Innovation portfolio. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, influence senior leaders, and drive data-driven decision making to improve efficiency and reduce risk at scale.

The role requires strong communication skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguity-rich environment across global teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in design & innovation, research & development environments.
• Experience managing engineering design projects.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high volume of requests and engagements in a fast-paced environment.
• Track metrics and validate vendor and team performance.
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans with cross-functional teams.
• Present status, risks and plans to senior leadership with data-driven proposals.

Skills

Strategic problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or foreign equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

CAD software

Job description

Description

Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is searching for a Sr PE Innovation Engineer to take the AMZL Process Engineering Innovation team to the next level. Our logistics teams are changing the way we interact with customers around the globe every single day and solving some of the biggest logistical challenges facing not just Amazon, but the entire industry.

Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is searching for a Sr PE Innovation Engineer to take the AMZL Process Engineering Innovation team to the next level. Our logistics teams are changing the way we interact with customers around the globe every single day and solving some of the biggest logistical challenges facing not just Amazon, but the entire industry.

We are looking for an experienced, customer-obsessed Engineer to join the Amazon Logistics WW Process Engineering Team. This Engineer will be responsible for driving change, large-scale business communications, mitigating risks to plan, goal tracking, data delivery and governance, process improvement, and other ad-hoc projects that drive efficiency and reduce risk across the PE Innovation portfolio for Process Engineering. The right candidate can influence without authority and present to senior leadership. They will be a strong advocate for the team and will work hand-in-hand with key stakeholders in developing and growing strategic relationships, both internally and externally, as well as creating and streamlining internal processes. The Engineer will strive for service excellence, and drive centralization and adoption of our mechanisms with all global stakeholders.

This highly visible, cross-functional role will require effective collaboration and efficient communication with multiple teams (Product, Tech, Program, Finance, Legal, SMEs, Local Ops, GP, etc.) and global stakeholders. The right candidate is proactive in understanding and communicating critical business needs, and knows how those translate into solutions. This person must have experience building long-term, strategic relationships, and becoming influential partners. This position requires heavy verbal and written communication on status, risks and our sourcing pipeline.

This role is a great fit for a professional team-player who is flexible, and very comfortable with ambiguity. The successful applicant will merge a strong technical depth with bar raising communication skills. The Engineer will possess a strong business and project management background, and is able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by opposing priorities. They will not only successfully develop and drive programs across teams, but is willing to roll up their sleeves, dive into the weeds to get the job done, focusing on the data and details to ensure the right inputs are top of mind for our customers and stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will need to be able to influence and work with senior leaders across multiple organizations and geographies. You will work with organizations such as Worldwide (WW) Engineering and Design, WW Tech SME, Last Mile Delivery and Tech as well as Operations to innovate at scale and drive the development roadmap.

Key job responsibilities

• Handle a high volume of requests, engagements and interactions in fast paced environment
• Track existing and set up new metrics as required to validate vendor and team performance
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans, working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Report on performance in weekly and monthly forums with partner teams and senior leadership
• Set measurable targets that align with the overall goals of the organization
• Comprehend the technical requirements of our internal customers and become an expert in field
• Influencer: Innovative pioneer with the ability to identify opportunities and influence organizations to gain support and overcome resistance with data and persuasion.
• Significant experience overseeing partner teams through good judgment, making and data.
• Doer: Ability to successfully deliver end-to-end technology and vendor operations projects, working through the many obstacles along the way
• Communicator: Ability to present to senior leadership, communicate expectations and requirements equally well with business and technology teams, and capacity to write well-reasoned and data-oriented proposals, performing your own data examination as necessary
• Problem Solver: Ability to utilize exceptional problem-solving skills to work through difficult tasks

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of design & innovation, research & development work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a foreign equivalent
• Experience with design & innovation and research & development
• Experience in management of engineering design projects
• Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of specialty (with progressive responsibility) experience
• Master's degree in Engineering (any domain), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, electronic system design, and decision making
• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
• Experience with design-in-safety

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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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 .

USA, TN, Nashville - 125,500.00 - 169,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 132,100.00 - 178,800.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10410023