Sr. Industrial & Operations Engineer Job in Seattle 98119, Washington Us
Sr. Industrial Operations Engineer
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is seeking a Sr. Industrial Operations Engineer for our Fulfillment Center Engineering team. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and improve order fulfillment infrastructure throughout the large-scale supply chain network.
- Provide technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects using MS Excel, AutoCAD, and MS Projects.
- Work with complex MHE and packaging lines and process design based on Lean Manufacturing.
- Lead and coordinate design efforts between internal teams and outside vendors to develop optimal solutions for the network, including equipment specification, material flow, process design, and site layout.
- Manage capital projects; create conceptual drawings, equipment specifications and bid documentation to facilitate a competitive bid environment.
- Monitor and enforce project schedules and quality with vendors or subcontractors.
- Inspect facilities in accordance with corporate standards and procedures relating to material handling, processing and storage.
- Provide leadership and coordination between internal departments and vendors for multiple sites.
- Develop and manage budget and contract documents including RFPs, change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing.
Coordinate with local site management to ensure proper operator training, procedural compliance, maintenance and safety practices are followed for new and existing equipment. - Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.
- Facilitate process improvement initiatives among site operations, engineering, and corporate systems groups.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (any field), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field or 2+ years Amazon experience.
- 5+ years of experience in the job offered or related occupation of Industrial Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or related.
- Experience must involve technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects
- Experience with complex MHE and packaging lines or process design based on Lean Manufacturing or Toyota Manufacturing System.
- Proficiency using MS Excel, and MS Project, and CAD software
- Ability to travel 30% - 40% to installation sites throughout the United States.
Masters degree in Engineering (any field), Operations, Business Administration, or a related and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in the specialty.
Amazon.com is an equal opportunity employer.
July 3, 2009
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