Industrial Design Engineer, GES NA Ops Engineering

Are you an innovative leader that wants to lead the cross-functional design and deployment of innovative solutions into our world-class existing fulfillment centers and logistics systems? Do you want to take ownership of solving the industry's most complex problems? Does the challenge of designing and implementing ground breaking solutions for automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing appeal to you? If you're looking to be challenged in a fast paced and often ambiguous environment, and you have strong technical problem solving and project management skills, then this job is for you! Amazon is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Industrial Design Engineer (IDE) who is able to collaborate effectively with internal and external technical teams and be responsible for the design, development and deployment of our material handling systems across multiple building types. In this role you will be responsible for working with internal customers across multiple organizations to define highly ambiguous problem statements, influencing a global Amazon team, writing technical specifications and performing technical evaluations on equipment, developing business requirements, identifying, developing, and scaling new technologies across multiple teams, generating multiyear budgets, and managing multiple large, high visibility programs simultaneously through the project lifecycle. This role requires up to 50% 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. Key job responsibilities In partnership with WWDE, Operations Engineering, and strategic suppliers, you will drive technical solutions for material handling equipment lifecycle challenges. You will provide technical leadership and collaborate across multiple teams of engineers, serving as a key contributor between engineering teams, operations, and RME partners.

Include: - Coordinate efforts to develop optimal solutions and processes for the sortation and transportation network through process design, site layout, equipment specification, and intellectual property considerations - Work with internal customers across multiple organizations to define highly ambiguous problem statements and develop technical specifications for equipment evaluation and deployment - Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time - Deeply understand the business and technical requirements of product integration from mechanical, electrical, and controls functions - Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors - Evaluate solutions effectively and make decisions that balance business value and technology risk - Help your customers and the engineering teams make appropriate trade-offs by considering the larger picture (e.g., business goals, throughput expectations, quality requirements, efficiency, maintainability, operability) - Identify standards and drive consistent application of engineering changes across North America - Build strong working relationships with Fulfillment Center (FC) leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites including Industrial Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, and Process Engineering stakeholders - Data mine and transform raw thoughts into clear technical documentation - Effective communication skills, ability to execute the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions - Travel Requirements: 50% A day in the life Amazon Benefits: Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and