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.
Amazon is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sr. Solutions Design Engineer. This individual will deep-dive and challenge current processes, equipment, and procedures, in our European fulfilment network, in order to come up with creative and implementable process improvement initiatives. This individual will also design development of new and existing fulfilment centre 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 could be based in Germany, France, Italy, UK or Poland with up to 50% of time on job travel, either domestically or to other countries.
Key job responsibilities
Own the design and development of engineering solutions for complex material handling challenges considering human/equipment interactions for the European fulfilment network
Lead and coordinate concept and design development efforts for optimal solutions for the for the European fulfilment 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
Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors
Conduct postmortem on designs after implementation in partnering with Safety and Operations
Collaborate with the Fulfilment 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 Start-up, Launch team, Worldwide Design team, Procurement, Information Technology, Loss Prevention, Facilities, Safety, Change Management and EU Operations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience e working with Material handling equipment (MHE)
- Fluent English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
- Experience working with and managing third party vendors
- Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
- French, Polish, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications.