Design Engineer, Urban Fulfilment

Amazon.com Inc

Bellevue, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Building Design, Business Operations, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capacity Analysis, Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Conveyor Systems, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Diving, Emerging Technology, Engineering Drawing, Identify Issues, Industrial Design, Multitasking, Operational Communications, Problem Solving Skills, Requirements Management, Robotics, Safety Standards, Solid State Drive (SSD), Standards Development, Sustainability, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Bellevue, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

The SSD (sub-same day) Design Engineering team is searching for an innovative, solutions-oriented design engineer to spearhead new initiatives and develop the next generation of world-class industrial building designs.

Embrace the opportunity to solve complex problems with boundless innovation. Utilize your analytical and systems design expertise to leverage advanced automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and robotics.

We seek resourceful engineers who are critical thinkers and excel in cross-functional collaboration. In this role, you will work closely with internal and external teams to design high-quality, cost-effective solutions for our delivery stations. Your projects will be a variety of delivery station concepts and template-based design solutions that will enhance the effectiveness of Amazons last mile network.

You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment.

Ability to travel 25% to interact with internal and external business, operational and technical leaders.

Key job responsibilities: • Create detailed 2D CAD drawings of delivery station layouts, integrating conveyor systems, sorting equipment, and automation solutions based on operational requirements and capacity targets. • Lead and coordinate design efforts to develop optimal last-mile delivery station solutions, incorporating advanced material handling equipment, automation technologies, and modular systems. • Develop and present comprehensive technical documents that detail the design specifications, engineering rationale, and how the project aligns with the business goals and requirements. • Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors and stakeholders to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions. • Translate strategic visions into detailed roadmaps and specific technical solutions, communicating complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Continuously refine and iterate designs based on feedback, operational data, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and scalability. • Ensure that all design solutions meet safety standards, operational requirements, and sustainability goals while optimizing for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. • Stay current with the latest CAD technologies and best practices in industrial design to ensure optimal use of design tools and methodologies. • Contribute to the development of design standards and best practices within the organization.

A Day in the Life

A typical day involves diving into CAD software to create and refine delivery station layouts. Youll analyze high-level demand projections to inform design decisions, ensuring future scalability. Collaborating with operations teams, youll translate workflow needs into practical designs. Expect to juggle multiple projects, participating in design review meetings and coordinating with architects and civil engineering on detail drawings. Youll troubleshoot design challenges, conduct capacity analyses, and stay updated on industry innovations.

The role demands a balance of analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, technical expertise, and effective communication to meet operational goals and deadlines.

About the Team

The Sub Same Day (SSD) Engineering Organizations mission is to increase the SSD business capabilities for wider selection and for all rural and urban customers alike. We design and launch SSD solutions through innovation to optimize network capacity, adapt to evolving customer needs based on their unique conditions, and integrate seamlessly with new initiatives.

Through our data-driven approach and partnerships with business, technology, design, and construction teams, we build a SSD network that delights customers and drives long-term growth.

If you are in the relentless pursuit of elevating the customer experience, value collaboration with cross-functional teams, and enjoy ambiguity to find solutions, you will find our team to be quite an AMAZING place to work!

About the Company

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Amazon.com Inc

At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

It’s Always Day 1
At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

Our Leadership Principles
Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles