Design Engineer, Urban Fulfilment

Amazon • Bellevue, WA

13h

About The Position

The SSD (sub-same day) Design Engineering team is searching for an innovative, solutions-oriented design engineer to spearhead new initiatives and develop the next generation of world-class industrial building designs. Embrace the opportunity to solve complex problems with boundless innovation. Utilize your analytical and systems design expertise to leverage advanced automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and robotics. We seek resourceful engineers who are critical thinkers and excel in cross-functional collaboration. In this role, you will work closely with internal and external teams to design high-quality, cost-effective solutions for our delivery stations. Your projects will be a variety of delivery station concepts and template-based design solutions that will enhance the effectiveness of Amazon's last mile network. You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Ability to travel 25% to interact with internal and external business, operational and technical leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering
• 4+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
• Experience working with and managing third party vendors
• Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D CAD drawings of delivery station layouts, integrating conveyor systems, sorting equipment, and automation solutions based on operational requirements and capacity targets.
• Lead and coordinate design efforts to develop optimal last-mile delivery station solutions, incorporating advanced material handling equipment, automation technologies, and modular systems.
• Develop and present comprehensive technical documents that detail the design specifications, engineering rationale, and how the project aligns with the business goals and requirements.
• Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors and stakeholders to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
• Translate strategic visions into detailed roadmaps and specific technical solutions, communicating complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Continuously refine and iterate designs based on feedback, operational data, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure that all design solutions meet safety standards, operational requirements, and sustainability goals while optimizing for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay current with the latest CAD technologies and best practices in industrial design to ensure optimal use of design tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of design standards and best practices within the organization.

Benefits

• 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 .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees