Sr. Industrial Designer, WHS Global Mobility

Amazon•Bellevue, WA

10d

About The Position

The Workplace Health and Safety Global Mobility (WGM) team ensures associate safety through prevention-focused design in Amazon's new buildings. We specialize in three critical operational areas: Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operations, Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) systems, and Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV) integration. This role directly impacts associate safety by implementing safety standards at the design phase, reducing operational risks through preventive measures, maintaining operational efficiency while prioritizing safety, and creating standardized safety protocols across global operations. You will collaborate with design engineering teams to develop and implement safety standards that protect associates while optimizing building efficiency. Your work ensures that new Amazon facilities incorporate safety considerations from the ground up, rather than retrofitting solutions later. The role focuses on prevention through design initiatives, risk assessment and mitigation strategies, global safety standard development, cross-functional team collaboration, and operational efficiency optimization. This position is integral to maintaining Amazon's commitment to workplace safety while supporting operational excellence. You will drive strategic safety initiatives that shape the future of our facilities, ensuring that safety considerations are built into every aspect of our building designs. Through your expertise, you will help create safer, more efficient workspace for Amazon associates worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, or related field
6+ years of design experience
Proven experience validating and implementing design changes
Experience with full system development lifecycle and solution quality
Design-for-Safety expertise
Expert in AutoCAD, REVIT or any other CAD program
Consensus-building and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering, Design, or related field
8+ years of design experience
Knowledge of CFR, ANSI, ISO, and OSHA standards
Technical writing experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Adaptability to fast-paced environments with changing priorities

Responsibilities

Lead prevention-through-design initiatives for mobile equipment safety across worldwide operations.
Analyze business requirements, throughput calculations, and simulation results to validate design safety
Partner with WGM teams and powered industrial vehicle technology team in Operations Engineering to mitigate PIT, MEWP, and AGV related risks in new building designs
Ensure building layouts meet safety standards for PIT, MEWP, and AGV operations
Define and implement best practices with global Mobility subject matter experts
Create solutions that address operational safety risks while maintaining building efficiency
Document design gaps and provide actionable solutions
Update policies based on regulatory changes and internal safety performance metrics
Involves travel 30-50% of the time