Operations Engineer, Operations Engineering

Amazon • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Operations Engineer, you will lead and manage the lifecycle of challenging
cross-functional projects, developing and delivering the next generation of
sortation and distribution solutions. You are a customer obsessed leader that
will play an integral part in planning and implementation of the facility
network infrastructure including new builds, retrofits, expansions and program
initiatives. Partnering with internal customers and internal/external
stakeholders to engage as a team and ensure a timely handover will be part of
your critical tasks.

As an Operations Engineer for Amazon, you will work with some of the most
talented engineers in the design, development, and delivery of physical
distribution systems around the globe. You are responsible for managing a
technology or integration project, successfully delivering the solution to meet
project goals. You may work directly with external equipment vendors, customers,
or partners, and you have a solid understanding of the design approaches and
industry technologies utilized in fulfillment and distribution center designs.
To meet timelines and minimize disruption to support teams, you manage the
overall schedule, proactively mitigate risks, and keep the scope of engineering
deliverables under control.

This role requires up to 80% travel and availability to work from a corporate
office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to
relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation
assistance may be provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)
• 1+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related STEM field
• Operations Management/Distribution Center experience with direct management or responsibility for material handling, automation, or other technical projects
• Experience with Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet programs
• Experience with design and/or implementation automation solutions, such as Conveyors, Sorters, high speed manufacturing and packaging lines, Robotic work cells
• Proven technical leadership for industrial engineering projects or program

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex project lifecycles across organizations and geographies, delivering on objectives and targets as project owner.
• Participate in engineering reviews, providing tangible impact on system solutions, architecture, and facility processes.
• Partner with internal teams, stakeholders, and vendors to set priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules. Proactively identify dependencies, problem-solve, and mitigate risks.
• Lead execution of systems and automated equipment designs per established standards. Perform installation, throughput, and safety qualifications. Optimize systems and resolve technical deficiencies.
• Facilitate effective meetings with clear objectives and appropriate stakeholders. Document discussions, decisions, and action items to ensure alignment.
• Communicate project status, risk analysis, and mitigation plans promptly and accurately. Provide clear, concise summaries to leadership.
• Articulate system and equipment designs, including layouts, specifications, and capabilities to internal customers and partners.
• Manage change orders, purchase orders, and invoice approvals efficiently.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that enhance team efficiency and deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Travel up to 80% domestically, with variable intensity including extended trips up to three weeks.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level