Senior Process Innovation Engineer, AMZL Process Engineering Innovation

Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is searching for a Sr PE Innovation Engineer to take the AMZL Process Engineering Innovation team to the next level. Our logistics teams are 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.
We are looking for an experienced, customer-obsessed Engineer to join the Amazon Logistics WW Process Engineering Team. This Engineer will be responsible for driving change, large-scale business communications, mitigating risks to plan, goal tracking, data delivery and governance, process improvement, and other ad-hoc projects that drive efficiency and reduce risk across the PE Innovation portfolio for Process Engineering. This highly visible, cross-functional role will require effective collaboration and efficient communication with multiple teams (Product, Tech, Program, Finance, Legal, SMEs, Local Ops, GP, etc.) This person must have experience building long-term, strategic relationships, and becoming influential partners. This position requires heavy verbal and written communication on status, risks and our sourcing pipeline.
This role is a great fit for a professional team-player who is flexible, and very comfortable with ambiguity. The Engineer will possess a strong business and project management background, and is able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by opposing priorities. They will not only successfully develop and drive programs across teams, but is willing to roll up their sleeves, dive into the weeds to get the job done, focusing on the data and details to ensure the right inputs are top of mind for our customers and stakeholders.
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.
Track existing and set up new metrics as required to validate vendor and team performance
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans, working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Report on performance in weekly and monthly forums with partner teams and senior leadership
• Comprehend the technical requirements of our internal customers and become an expert in field
• Influencer: Innovative pioneer with the ability to identify opportunities and influence organizations to gain support and overcome resistance with data and persuasion.
• Significant experience overseeing partner teams through good judgment, making and data.
• Doer: Ability to successfully deliver end-to-end technology and vendor operations projects, working through the many obstacles along the way
• Ability to present to senior leadership, communicate expectations and requirements equally well with business and technology teams, and capacity to write well-reasoned and data-oriented proposals, performing your own data examination as necessary
• 5+ years of design & innovation, research & development work experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a foreign equivalent
- Experience with design & innovation and research & development
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
- Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
Master's degree in Engineering (any domain), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, electronic system design, and decision making
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- 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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