Amazon · 10 hours ago
Operations Engineer, Sub-Same Day Field Engineering
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$69K/yr - $103K/yr
5+ years expAmazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world and is seeking an innovative Operations Engineer to develop and deliver next-generation fulfillment systems. The role involves leading complex cross-functional projects, managing the lifecycle of these projects, and collaborating with internal teams and vendors to ensure efficient operations.
RetailArtificial Intelligence (AI)E-CommerceLogisticsDeliveryFoundational AI
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the lifecycle of complex cross-functional projects with considerable impact. Projects may span organizations or geographies in support of a business objective
Define projects (scope, delivery, budget), set objectives, analyze data, drive improvements to metrics, and influence resource allocation
Define systems in your project space, their limitations, performance factors, boundary conditions, and reasons behind design intent and decisions
Responsible to deep dive technical solutions that encompass advanced technology applications, conveyor hardware selection, material handling integration, and vendor commissioning content and expectations
Lead and coordinate design and execution efforts between internal teams and outside vendors including equipment specifications, material flow, process design, and site layout
Lead and actively participate in design reviews and communicate future impacts of proposed solutions on an individual system or its components, on the overall systems architecture, and on facility processes
Develop and manage budget and contract documents including RFPs, change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing
Build strong working relationships with SSD Fulfillment Center leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites as well as their Launch, Facilities, Finance, Safety, Process Engineers, and other business stakeholders
Identify and lead process improvement initiatives in support of operations teams within a geographic node
Develop cross-functional knowledge of Operations and Engineering team systems, processes, procedures, and tools
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time
Travel up to 60% throughout North America, which can vary up to three weeks consecutive travel including weekends
Qualification
Required
5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience managing cross-functional projects and initiatives
Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)
Preferred
Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
Experience working with and managing third party vendors
Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
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
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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