Senior Manager, Industrial Engineer

Description

Amazon is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented engineering leader to lead global initiatives of developing and delivering next generation, world-class fulfillment and transportation systems.

If the notion of mentoring the world’s brightest talent to their full potential excites you; if the idea of using breakthrough technologies to develop fulfillment and logistics systems in the multi-national juggernaut that is Amazon has your attention, then keep reading.

As the Sr. Manager, Sortation Process Engineering, you will lead some of the most talented engineers in the design and development of physical fulfillment systems around the globe. A successful candidate will have an established background in developing teams that are capable of creating high-performance physical systems, a strong technical problem-solving ability, excellent project management skills, and an internal motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced, and often ambiguous environment.

Leaders at Amazon are tasked with developing and mentoring the next generation of leadership in our company. Your management abilities will be put to the test in our environment. Amazon’s culture encourages innovation and expects engineers and managers alike to take a high level of ownership of the solutions to complex problems.

Key job responsibilities

• Invent, design, and implement engineering solutions to complex material flow/transformation and human/machine efficiency problems throughout the global Amazon supply chain.

• Lead and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the fulfillment and transportation network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.

• Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time.

• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.

• Provide technical leadership for large-scale engineering projects

• Effectively communicate the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions to make a compelling business case with senior executives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience

• 5+ years of engineering team management experience

• Experience in technical leadership of development, testing, and implementation of large-scale, complex technology projects

• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing

• 10+ years experience in the job offered or related occupation of Industrial Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or relate

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical), Operations Research, or related fields

• Experience working with the designs of complex automated material, handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing

• Experience in capital project management involving ownership/management of engineering design projects

• Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making

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 .

USA, WA, Bellevue - 173,000.00 - 234,000.00 USD annually