Senior Equipment Engineer, Ww Amzl Process Engineering Innovation

Senior Equipment Engineer, WW AMZL Process Engineering Innovation
Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is changing the way we interact with customers around the globe every single day and solving some of the biggest logistical challenges facing not just Amazon, but the entire industry.
In order to meet the needs of millions of customers worldwide in an environment where speed is of the essence, we are consistently looking for the next breakthrough or innovation which will disrupt the delivery business and enable a step change in the way millions of customers get their orders.
If the notion of leading engineering projects amongst the world's brightest talent to full potential excites you; if the idea of using ground-breaking technologies to develop last mile logistics systems in the multi- national juggernaut that is Amazon has your attention, then keep reading.
Are you an innovative leader that wants to design the next generation of world-class equipment for delivery stations?
Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems?
Does the challenge of designing systems that leverage ground breaking automated material handling equipment appeal to you?
If so, we have the job for you
The WW Equipment Engineering Innovation team is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented engineer to lead the initiative of developing and delivering current and next generation equipment for our world-class delivery stations.
This is a unique opportunity at a critical juncture in Amazon's growth to drive end to end equipment development, work with vendor across the world to increase vendor's design and manufacturing capability and drive internal and external equipment quality control mechanisms.
We are looking for a hands-on leader with experience in any of the following areas; Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Manufacturing/Mechanical Plant Engineering, First Article Inspection (FAIR).
In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to design high-quality, cost-effective solutions for our last mile delivery systems.
To be successful in this role you will need to be able to influence and work with senior leaders across multiple organizations and geographies.
You will work with organizations such as Worldwide (WW) Engineering and Design, WW Tech SME, Last Mile Delivery and Tech as well as Operations to innovate at scale and drive the development roadmap.
You will manage large, complex initiatives, and advocate on behalf of the customer to develop the next generation of AMZL delivery station.
You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment.
Our team works on the medium and long term, incremental and radical innovation of process infrastructure, equipment and standards for launch and legacy delivery stations.
You will be challenged; you will learn; you will work on high impact, high visibility projects; you will grow.
Key job responsibilities
-Act as the WW technical expert for equipment development.
This includes taking a leading role in equipment testing and validation.
-Lead idea generation for innovative design/equipment solutions to existing operational problems.
-Create documentation for equipment solutions, such as design definitions, quality specifications, assembly instructions and equipment design standards, etc.
-Generate structured plan to turn innovative equipment design solutions from ideas to assessment, pilot and finally expansion
-Own and deliver against plans, providing network reporting, financial approval and leadership approval for all stages of program progression
-Act as technical expert in area of ownership, providing technical expertise to other Engineering teams, alongside providing technical challenge for suppliers and partners
-Build large-scale business proposals based on innovation designs for WW Ops Engineering, often with ambiguity; collaborate with WHS, Planning, Launch, Procurement, Finance, HR, external partners and product teams to ensure project completion (on time and within budget)
-Ensure customer satisfaction by following through with requests and ensuring needs are met as accurately and immediately as possible
-Own internal process innovations across the Engineering Org, including owning road-mapping and planning for given area of responsibility and ensuring roadmap is delivered
-Coordinate with Tech/Software teams, driving the operational execution of software enhancements as well as ensuring the software supports the physical design/process innovations
-Up to 50% regional and WW travel depending on business needs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (or equivalent related experience)
-5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the specialty
-Experience in any of the following areas; Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Manufacturing/Mechanical Plant Engineering, First Article Inspection (FAIR).
-Experience with introducing new vendors and vendor technical quality management.
-Experience with introducing new equipment from concept all the way through validation and execution?
-Experience with automated material handling equipment, and systems inclusive of robotics and high-speed manufacturing
-Experience with process design based on Lean Principles
-Experience in Capital project management, must involve ownership/management of engineering design project
-Experience using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-Master's degree in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (or equivalent related experience)
-5+ years Operations experience
-Experience in any of the following; Logistics, Production business, plant manufacturing such as Automotive, Aerospace and/or any other mechanical engineering industry
-Experience in a role with multiple locations/regions/countries
-Experience in innovation/R&D team
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