Senior Manager Industrial Engineering, Design Engineering, North American Sort Centers

North American Sort Centers (NASC) Engineering is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking engineering project leader to spearhead the development and implementation of next generation sortation and transportation systems. The successful candidate will have a significant influence on both the design engineering and process design engineering aspects of North American Sort Centers, driving innovation and efficiency in these critical facilities.

If you're energized by the prospect of leading next generation engineering projects alongside some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, and if you're intrigued by the opportunity to harness advanced technologies in developing state-of-the-art sortation and logistics systems, this role deserves your attention. We're seeking a leader who's ready to revolutionize the design of world-class sortation centers and logistics systems on a global scale. This position offers significant autonomy in tackling complex challenges and the opportunity to pioneer solutions that integrate automated material handling equipment, innovative packaging technologies, and advanced robotics. If you thrive on pushing technological boundaries and driving transformative change, this could be the career-defining opportunity you've been waiting for.

We are seeking a dynamic Leader to manage a team of high-impact engineers within our organization. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate extensively with both internal and external teams to design and implement high-quality, cost-effective solutions for our sortation and distribution systems. Your project portfolio will be diverse, encompassing green-field developments, brown-field expansions, and retrofits across a range of facilities including highly automated fulfillment centers, cross-dock operations, and transportation hubs. You'll have the opportunity to work on both template-based projects and those designed entirely from scratch, while also taking end-to-end ownership of Process Designs that complement each unique facility design. As the leader of a team of highly skilled and engaged engineers, you'll thrive in our fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. With hundreds of projects undertaken each year, this role promises to be challenging, educational, and filled with high-impact, high-visibility opportunities. It's a position that will not only test your abilities but also provide significant room for professional growth and development.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the sortation and transportation network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.
• Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.
• Provide technical leadership for large-scale engineering projects
• Effective communication skills, ability to execute the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions to make a compelling business case with senior executives.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• 10+ years experience in developing mechanical and Electrical systems
• Experience interfacing with cross functional teams such mechanical engineers, hardware engineers, SI engineers, diagnostic engineers, and manufacturing engineers as well as with outside vendors and developers
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Strong financial and business acumen supporting the product development

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Experience with the project management of technical projects

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $155,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $269,100/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.