Senior Industrial Engineer, Factory Design & Simulation, Amazon Industrial Robotics

Amazon.com, Inc.•North Reading, MA

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About The Position

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced manufacturing facilities that will transform production at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary factory systems that combine cutting-edge automation, sophisticated process engineering, and advanced simulation modeling to create adaptable manufacturing solutions capable of meeting dynamic production demands. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in factory design, process optimization, and production flow. As Senior Industrial Engineer, you will develop innovative and complex factory layouts using simulation modeling to optimize our manufacturing operations and enhance production efficiency. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience designing and optimizing manufacturing systems from the ground up. They enjoy analytical problem solving and possess practical knowledge of factory design, process engineering, and discrete event simulation. They thrive in an interdisciplinary environment and have led the development of efficient manufacturing systems in highly automated environments.

Requirements

Experience using advanced simulation modeling tools (Flexsim, Arena, Simio, etc.)
Experience in complex work environments, including (but not limited to robotics, automation, diagnostic and test equipment)
Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations
Experience working in an Agile environment
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Experience applying Lean/Six Sigma principles in manufacturing environments (VSM, Kaizen, DMAIC, Poka-Yoke, etc.)
Experience designing factory layouts or production lines
Experience writing technical documents, project plans and progress reports to leadership and to stakeholders
Experience with full lifecycle development of manufacturing systems
Demonstrated ability to translate simulation insights into practical implementation plans

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Experience using data visualization tools
Experience with the project management of technical projects
Experience dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable results in an agile environment
Experience in material handling systems (MHS) installation, operation and maintenance
Experience with digital twin technology for factory simulation
Experience integrating robotics and automation into manufacturing processes
Experience with data analysis for manufacturing optimization
Experience launching new manufacturing facilities or production lines
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO's

Responsibilities

Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute factory designs from concept to production including specification, layout, simulation, validation and implementation
Own the detailed design and performance of manufacturing systems through simulation modeling and process engineering
Develop and analyze discrete event simulations to validate factory designs and capacity requirements
Apply Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes and material flows
Design and implement efficient material flow systems for automated production environments
Create and maintain factory simulation models and digital twins to support capacity planning and optimization
Work with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth factory launch
Collaborate with automation teams to integrate robotic systems into factory design
Write functional specifications, design verification plans, and process validation procedures
Exhibit role model behaviors of industrial engineering best practices, thorough and predictive engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership

Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
The base pay for this position ranges from $118,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,600/year in our highest geographic market.
Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amazon is a total compensation company.
Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

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