Project Engineer, NA Field Engineering

Amazon is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Amazon Logistics North America (AMZL NA) Engineering team, part of Amazon's Last Mile organization. The Last Mile team helps get customer packages from delivery stations to a customer's doorstep.

We are looking for an individual who has experience creating scalable solutions to complex engineering problems. In this role, the Project Engineer will be responsible for designing, managing and executing the next generation of delivery station processes, equipment, and operations. This is a unique opportunity to own new innovative projects and mechanisms that will advance the intelligence of our last mile business.

Key job responsibilities

Drive complex cross team programs at various stages of lifecycle.

Create transparency and predictability with roadmaps, planning, and partner management

Drive programs to deliver goals on time and exceeding our quality bar

Lead initiatives and complex cross-functional projects or programs in ambiguous and complex problem spaces

Participate in the full system development life cycle, working within broadly defined parameters, including test plan execution and solution quality needs

Manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors

Responsible to deep dive technical solutions that encompass advanced technology applications, conveyor hardware selection, material handling integration, and vendor commissioning content and expectations

Work closely with vendors, suppliers and other teams to come up with innovative solutions

Develop cross-functional knowledge of Operations and Engineering team systems, processes, procedures, and tools

Define projects (scope, delivery, and budget), set objectives, analyze data, drive improvements to metrics, and influence resource allocation

Develop and manage budget and contract documents including RFPs, change order controls, and purchase orders

Support design development efforts for optimal solutions for the North America delivery network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, ergonomics, associate experience, operational considerations and site layout

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another STEM field

5+ years of experience as a project engineer, process engineer, project manager, manufacturing engineer, or related occupation

5+ years of experience directly managing and responsible for large material handling or automation projects

Experience managing the lifecycle of cross-functional projects, implementing automated equipment and/or integrated systems

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related STEM field

Design and/or implementation experience with integrated automation solutions, such as complex material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines, or manufacturing lines

Operations Management/Distribution Center experience

Experience in e-commerce customer fulfillment

Certified OE Black Belt, Green Belt or Lean Sensei, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics and/or fulfillment/distribution centers

Experience in running SQL queries and data mining

Knowledge in technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects or programs

Experience with automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing

Experience with Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project and Outlook

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit

https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations

for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $126,400/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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.