Industrial Design Engineer, GEMS NA Ops Engineering
About the positionResponsibilities• Design and develop engineering solutions for complex material handling and storage challenges considering human/equipment interactions for the North America (NA) and Emerging Countries. • Lead and coordinate concept and firm design development efforts for optimal solutions for the NA and Emerging Countries fulfillment network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, ergonomics, associate experience, operational considerations and site layout• Work with various teams (PMO, Simulation, ACES, Operations, Finance, Ops Eng) to identify network problem statements and execute pilot projects that can be made network standards• Lead the firm engineering process for various design reviews.Ensure the solution being developed meets or exceeds all Amazon standards. • Writing or reviewing design / functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures for MHE equipment. • Driving projects to closure; ensuring that systems deployed, maintained, and meet regulatory requirements for certification• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.• Work with procurement and PMO to obtain initial ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) pricing. Use this information along with other cost information to develop a CAR (Capital Asset Request) form. Ensure the funding for projects is effectively spent while ensure frugality is observed. • Must remain as the primary POC for all design, schedule, cost and safety related question throughout the life cycle of the project. Work effectively with operations and Ops Eng to address any schedule changes during execution.Requirements• Able to communicate ideas effectively to achieve the right outcome for team and customer. Seek diverse perspectives, listen to feedback, and are willing to change direction if it creates a better outcome. Harmonize discordant views and lead the resolution of contentious issues (build consensus). • Ability to understand and validate design changes requested or proposed. • Ability to understand full system development life cycle, working within broadly defined parameters, including test plan execution and solution quality needs.• Design-in-Safety experience• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing. Similar design experience in other industries can be considered. • Must be able to travel up to 25%• Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work• Experience in management of engineering design projects• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any discipline), Operations, or a related field and at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in the specialty.• Experience with automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing. • Experience with process design based on Lean Principles. • Experience in Capital project management• Experience with concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making. • Experience using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD softwareNice-to-haves• Master's degree in Engineering (any discipline) + 3 years relevant experienceBenefits• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage• Maternity and Parental Leave Options• Paid Time Off (PTO)• 401(k) Plan Apply tot his job