Sr. Industrial Designer, WHS Global Mobility

The Workplace Health and Safety Global Mobility (WGM) team ensures associate safety through prevention-focused design in Amazon's new buildings. We specialize in three critical operational areas: Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operations, Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) systems, and Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV) integration. This role directly impacts associate safety by implementing safety standards at the design phase, reducing operational risks through preventive measures, maintaining operational efficiency while prioritizing safety, and creating standardized safety protocols across global operations.

You will collaborate with design engineering teams to develop and implement safety standards that protect associates while optimizing building efficiency. Your work ensures that new Amazon facilities incorporate safety considerations from the ground up, rather than retrofitting solutions later. The role focuses on prevention through design initiatives, risk assessment and mitigation strategies, global safety standard development, cross-functional team collaboration, and operational efficiency optimization.

This position is integral to maintaining Amazon's commitment to workplace safety while supporting operational excellence. You will drive strategic safety initiatives that shape the future of our facilities, ensuring that safety considerations are built into every aspect of our building designs. Through your expertise, you will help create safer, more efficient workspace for Amazon associates worldwide.

Key job responsibilities

You will lead prevention-through-design initiatives for mobile equipment safety across worldwide operations. This includes:

• \tAnalyze business requirements, throughput calculations, and simulation results to validate design safety

• \tPartner with WGM teams and powered industrial vehicle technology team in Operations Engineering to mitigate PIT, MEWP, and AGV related risks in new building designs

• \tEnsure building layouts meet safety standards for PIT, MEWP, and AGV operations

• \tDefine and implement best practices with global Mobility subject matter experts

• \tCreate solutions that address operational safety risks while maintaining building efficiency

• \tDocument design gaps and provide actionable solutions

• \tUpdate policies based on regulatory changes and internal safety performance metrics

• \tInvolves travel 30-50% of the time

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply

About the team

The WGM team's vision is to set the global standard for mobile equipment safety excellence by integrating advanced technology, data analytics, and human-centered design. We create sustainable safety solutions that protect Amazon associates, optimize operations, and advance workplace safety innovation across our worldwide network.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• \tBachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, or related field

• \t6+ years of design experience

• \tProven experience validating and implementing design changes

• \tExperience with full system development lifecycle and solution quality

• \tDesign-for-Safety expertise

• \tExpert in AutoCAD, REVIT or any other CAD program

• \tConsensus-building and communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• \tMaster's degree in Engineering, Design, or related field

• \t8+ years of design experience

• \tKnowledge of CFR, ANSI, ISO, and OSHA standards

• \tTechnical writing experience

• \tStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• \tAdaptability to fast-paced environments with changing priorities

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.