Solutions Design Engineer, Operations Engineering

Amazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime, to the use of advanced technology for package delivery, Amazon consistently drives change from the front of the pack.

This individual will also design development of new and existing fulfillment center layouts.

A successful candidate will have an established background in developing 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.

Amazon’s culture encourages innovation and expects engineers and managers alike to take a high level of ownership in solving complex problems. The Solutions Design Engineer would be an agile natural self-starter with the ability to keep relentlessly driving projects and various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization in order to be successful.

Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based anywhere in Australia with up to 50% of time on job travel, either domestically or to other APAC countries.

• Own the design and development of engineering solutions for complex material handling challenges considering human/equipment interactions for the APAC fulfillment network
• Lead and coordinate concept and design development efforts for optimal solutions for the APAC fulfillment network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, ergonomics, associate experience, operational considerations and site layout
• Work closely with vendors, suppliers and other teams to create innovative solutions
• Manage high-visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors
• Conduct post mortem on designs after implementation in partnering with Safety and Operations
• Collaborate with the Fulfillment Center start-up team and launch team to ensure every detail is thought through and documented using a layout, module or Standard Operating Procedure and change control
• Develop, document and update design standards in conjunction with worldwide design teams
• Build strong working relationships with key company partners such as APAC Start-up, APAC Launch team, Worldwide Design team, Procurement, Information Technology, Loss Prevention, Facilities, Safety, Change Management and APAC Operations
• Ability to travel up to 50% to interact with internal and external business and technical leaders- 5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level- Experience working with and managing third party vendors
• Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions
• Ability to speak multiple languages including English, German, French, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans and Zulu

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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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