Senior Process Engineer, NA SSD Network, Sub Same Day Process Engineering

Amazon is building the next generation software hardware and processes that will run the global network of fulfillment centers that move many millions of units of inventory and ensure that customers get what they want faster than ever. We do this by building automated solutions to handle things that technology does well while relying on people to handle things that humans do well.

We are constantly innovating in the ways we are automating and accelerating the delivery of products and packages which includes building custom hardware and applying robotics autonomy supply chain optimization machine learning manipulation image processing and real-time data processing using distributed systems.

Sub Same Day (SSD) Engineering is looking for a Senior Process Engineer with a strong delivery record and proven project management experience to own strategic and tactical cross-functional operations and technology projects associated with (SSD) facilities.

As a Senior Process Engineer for Amazon you will work with some of the most talented engineers in the design development and delivery of physical distribution systems around the globe.

You will lead initiatives and complex cross-functional projects or programs that focus on the building of new the alteration of existing and the closing of end-of-life material handling and technology systems. As a working leader you are able to take the lead on the implementation and delivery of large system designs and advanced technology in ambiguous and complex problem spaces.

You integrate systems for safety security stability and efficiency. You participate in the full system development life cycle working within broadly defined parameters including test plan execution and solution quality needs.

You must be responsive flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative environment. Amazons culture encourages innovation and expects engineers to take a high-level of ownership in solving complex problems.

If you are a leader with enhanced focus on Quality strong problem-solving skills excellent communication skills an ability to influence business and technical leaders in a dynamic environment with the desire to contribute to Amazons next generation fulfillment technology this opportunity is for you.

Joining our team provides the unique challenge and opportunity to deploy systems that benefit millions of customers.

The ideal candidate will draw upon exemplary leadership skills program and project management critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

The candidate should be open to new tasks innovative creative self-directed and a great team player. Candidate should drive continuous process improvement and collaborate effectively with cross-functional operational and development teams to solve problems and implement new solutions.

Travel expected between 50% and 70%.


Key job responsibilities
- Design Process: Develop new processes or modify existing ones focusing on equipment workflows and material flow select and specify equipment required for the process ensuring it meets productivity goals and safety standards analyze and optimize existing processes to identify areas for improvement to reduce waste increase efficiency and minimize costs.
- Ensure quality and safety: Develop and implement testing methods to ensure product standards ensure processes adhere to safety regulations and standards and investigate resolve issues that may arise.
- Collaboration and Communication: partner/ collaborate with critical stakeholders ensuring safety quality and efficiency gains effectively communicate technical information to stakeholders including technical and non-technical audiences.
- Monitoring and Analysis: monitor process performance collect and analyze data for further improvement leverage data analysis techniques to understand process behavior trends to make informed decisions.
- Utilize emerging technologies: leverage process simulation tools to model and analyses processes research and implement new technologies to improve process efficiency and effectiveness.

A day in the life
As a Senior Process Engineer you will work across organizations to find solutions for complex problems innovating on behalf of our customers. You will be engaged in tactical and some strategic problem solving and decision-making. You will drive efforts individually or in collaboration to optimize productivity prioritizing high impact projects. Your strong communication skills will be required when you present documents and findings to senior leadership. Your experience in conducting root cause analysis will help in implementation of long-term solutions. You will be traveling (50%) to sites to ensure practical outcomes match theoretical ones.

- Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Engineering Technology Reliability Engineering
- 5 years of directly managing and being responsible for multiple large projects experience
- 5 years of in material handling equipment (MHE) or automation environments experience or experience in reliability/maintenance environments
- Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment
- Work flexible schedule including weekends nights and holidays

- Masters degree in engineering mechanical operations supply chain business administration or equivalent STEM field
- Experience in Lean Management Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools
- Experience building launch readiness frameworks standard work playbooks and scalable deployment mechanisms across multiple concurrent sites
- Experience with performance metrics such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) downtime throughput or quality
- Experience in Amazon RME (Reliability Maintenance and Engineering) fulfillment operations or automation deployment environments
- Knowledge of AutoCAD VBA and SQL at the intermediate level

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Bellevue - 119600.00 - 161700.00 USD annually