Operations Engineer, Operations Engineering
Amazon is seeking an Operations Engineer to lead and manage cross-functional projects in the development of sortation and distribution solutions. The role involves collaborating with internal and external teams to deliver technology or integration projects, while managing schedules and mitigating risks. Responsibilities Work independently with internal and external teams to successfully manage the lifecycle of challenging projects, and act as owner in delivering on project objectives and targets. Projects may span organizations or geographies in support of business objectives Actively participate in firm engineering reviews, and make tangible impact on the proposed solutions on an individual system or its components, on the overall systems architecture, and on facility processes Partner with internal teams, stakeholders and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines. Proactively assess stakeholders’ dependencies and milestones, problem-solve and drive solutions to mitigate the impact from the issues Lead and coordinate all execution efforts in delivering systems and automated equipment designs per established standards and guidelines. Perform equipment/system installation, throughput and safety qualifications. Simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks and provide feedback while resolving difficult system problems or technical deficiencies Lead effective meetings by setting the objectives, putting the right people in the room and driving detailed business and technical discussions/alignment. Document meeting discussions, decisions and future steps, ensuring alignment on expectations with internal partner teams and outside vendors Promptly and accurately communicate project status, risk analysis and risk mitigation plans. Effectively answer project questions in detail, and regularly produce clear and concise summaries for the project to leadership/management team Competently articulate system and/or equipment designs, including layouts, technical specifications and functional capabilities to internal customers and partner teams Efficiently manage change order controls, purchase orders, and invoice validation/approvals Excel at building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that improve the Engineering and cross-teams’ efficiencies, optimizing the teams’ value and delivery. Through collaboration, generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in compressed periods of time Up to 80% travel domestically although travel intensity can be variable and consist of up to three weeks in a row, including weekends Skills Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field 0-4 years of experience as a Project Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation Experience managing the lifecycle of cross-functional projects, implementing automated equipment and/or integrated systems Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.) 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 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 Benefits Equity Sign-on payments Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits Company Overview Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Amazon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 22803 in 2025, 21175 in 2024, 19057 in 2023, 24088 in 2022, 12233 in 2021, 14881 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.