Sr Operations Engineer

About the role

Rapid and Rural Logistics is looking for a Ops Engineering role with a delivery record and proven project management experience to own and execute strategic, cross-functional operations and technology projects for our faster than Same Day operations.

Robust understanding of fulfillment operations including under-the-roof processes, inventory flows, constrained FC assets (capacity and labor), quality, and long term roadmaps will help develop new innovations.

This role will play a critical role in the expansion of the sub-same day program through partnership with Maintenance, Design, and Innovation Engineering team to integrate key material handling equipment to expand network coverage.

It requires a high-level of ownership over the end-to-end process, the ability to think outside of the box, willingness to disrupt the current processes to create a new process, the ability to design sustainable solutions and influence stakeholders. This role requires scoping large ambiguous projects, managing to project timelines, and communicating to senior management on status, risks, and process/product changes.

Cross-team coordination, project management and executive presentation skills are essential.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage high visibility automation programs quality, capacity, and future design innovations to continue to scale the SSD network
• Work cross functionally with Reliability Maintenance, Design, and Innovation Engineering teams to deliver high complexity solutions
• Execution of key deliverable timelines for Engineering programs, and meeting specific operational goals determined and aligned with stakeholders
• Dive Deep into dashboards, automation logs, and resources that provide insight to next steps and problem solving
• Driving weekly quality and capacity performance of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in the network, partnering with operations teams to meet customer promise and cost goals

A day in the life

An Ops Engineer in R2L will have flexibility in how their day looks based on program actions, launch date, implementation pilots and testing, and execution during peak periods for Amazon including Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, as well as the overall holiday season. Some days will focus on execution of program structure and deep dive, others heavier in meetings and cross collaboration with stakeholders. There is expected travel for the role, but will be cyclical based on program goals and key execution dates.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
• 7+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation
• Experience managing the lifecycle of cross-functional projects, implementing automated equipment and/or integrated systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's 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 within a distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment
• Experience using MS Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD and commercial off-the-shelf technologies such as Tableau, SQL, or equivalent
• Experience in technical leadership for industrial engineering projects or programs
• Experience with design and/or implementation automation solutions, such as Conveyors, Sorters, high speed manufacturing and packaging lines, Robotic work cells

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Pay and benefits

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.

• USA, NY, New York - 131,500.00 - 177,900.00 USD annually
• USA, TN, Nashville - 107,600.00 - 145,600.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Bellevue - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually