Sr. Industrial Designer, SSD Design Engineering

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Industrial Designer in the Design Engineering team, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of fulfillment and delivery systems. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. You will lead design processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement solutions that drive success in both rural and urban logistics. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about engineering and design, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in an exciting and rapidly evolving field.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Equity Options

Sign-on Payments

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience in logistics, distribution, or manufacturing.
• Expert in AutoCAD or REVIT with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and analytical models to show feasibility and operational costs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize delivery and sortation network.

Skills

Data Analysis

Process Development

Project Management

Communication Skills

Value Engineering

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's in Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

BIM

Matlab/Simulink

Anylogic

FlexSim

Job description

Job ID: 2869950 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Job Description:
Amazon is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented engineering project leader to work on developing, designing and delivering next generation, world-class fulfillment, delivery and transportation systems.
Amazon Rural and Rapid Logistics Design team (R2L) is seeking an experienced Industrial Designer to join the Design Engineering team. Our team is supporting the rapid expansion of Rural Delivery and Sub Same Day delivery.
In this role, the Design Engineer will drive process engineering, building design, and standardization across our Last Mile delivery network. This individual will be responsible for designing and optimizing the delivery and sortation network, enabling operations processes to meet safety, customer experience, quality, and cost goals. The candidate will have to scope all options ranging from scrappy to automated and provide data to support options. Responsibilities will include creating and maintaining optimal drawings of material handling equipment, work areas, and storage equipment as well as design support for future initiatives. Drawings will require a high level of detail in both plan views as well as corresponding elevation views. A successful candidate will be able to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time, and simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.

Key job responsibilities

1. Work with key stakeholders on the criteria for design and expansion
2. Develop design and analytical models (excel, simulation etc.) to show feasibility and operational cost of design
3. Ability to generate and implement design process with an aim to articulate operational and safety criteria in design development
4. Review design and supporting technical documents for approvals
5. Review existing designs to identify value engineering opportunities and optimization
6. Ability to easily communicate, present and write technical documents/drawings
7. Project manage and communicate project with all stakeholders via project management tools (BIM)
8. Ability to train and articulate standards across cross functional teams
9. Ability to travel 25% of the time

About the team

The Sub Same Day (SSD) Engineering Organization's mission is to increase the SSD business capabilities for wider selection and for all rural and urban customers alike. We design and launch SSD solutions through innovation to optimize network capacity, adapt to evolving customer needs based on their unique conditions, and integrate seamlessly with new initiatives. Through our data-driven approach and partnerships with business, technology, design, and construction teams, we build a SSD network that delights customers and drives long-term growth. If you are in the relentless pursuit of elevating the customer experience, value collaboration with cross-functional teams, and enjoy ambiguity to find solutions, you will find our team to be quite an AMAZING place to work!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent industrial and operations background
• 6+ years of engineering experience in industrial, logistics, distribution, fulfillment, manufacturing, architectural, robotics, production environment
• Expert in AutoCAD, REVIT or any other CAD program
• Dealing with ambiguity, data analysis and analytical skills
• Experience in solution optimization, value engineering, best fit analysis (design and data), process development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's in Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain
• 8+ year of relevant design engineering experience
• Developing automation solutions involving selecting tech, productivity and cost analysis
• Knowledge with Simulation with one of the software’s (Matlab/Simulink, Anylogic, FlexSim)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize, manage multiple tasks and dealing with ambiguity

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

Posted: September 12, 2024 (Updated 1 day ago)