Senior Industrial Design Engineer, World Wide Engineering & Innovation Design Engineering

Amazon.com Inc

Hesperia, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Building Renovation, Business Case, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Engineering, Equipment Specification, Hubs, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Intellectual Property (IP), Leadership, Logistics, Multitasking, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Engineering, Process Flow, Project/Program Management, Retrofit, Robotics, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Hesperia, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

World Wide Engineering & Innovation (WWEI) is seeking an exceptional Sr. Design Engineering Leader to spearhead the development of next-generation sortation systems. This pivotal role will significantly influence both design and process engineering initiatives for the North American Sort Center (NASC), offering the opportunity to lead transformative projects alongside world-class talent.

The ideal candidate will drive the design and implementation of next generation sortation centers and logistics systems globally, focusing on innovation in automated material handling, packaging technologies, and robotics. You"ll oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, including new facilities, renovations, and retrofits, while developing end-to-end process designs for fulfillment centers, cross-dock facilities, and transportation hubs. This role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to create cost-effective, scalable solutions that shape the future of logistics.

We"re looking for a proven leader with experience in complex engineering projects, a strong background in automation and logistics systems, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management. Working alongside highly skilled engineering teams, you"ll contribute to hundreds of transformative projects annually, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

This position requires 25% global travel to interface with business and technical leaders. In return, we offer the opportunity to work with industry-leading technology and talent, high-impact visible projects, and a diverse project portfolio spanning template-based and ground-up designs. Join our innovative team and help shape the future of global logistics and distribution systems.

Key job responsibilities

Lead strategic design initiatives for our global sortation and transportation network, focusing on developing comprehensive solutions that optimize equipment specifications, material flow, process design, and site layouts while protecting intellectual property. You"ll partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver cost-effective innovations under tight deadlines. Success in this role requires exceptional project management skills to handle multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, contractors, and vendors.

As a technical leader, you"ll guide large-scale engineering projects from conception to completion, leveraging your expertise to drive innovation and operational excellence. Your ability to communicate effectively will be crucial as you present strategic visions, detailed implementation roadmaps, and technical solutions to senior executives, translating complex engineering concepts into compelling business cases that drive decision-making and secure project support.

Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of our logistics infrastructure, requiring both technical depth and strategic business acumen to deliver solutions that enhance our operational capabilities while maintaining cost efficiency and scalability.

Key Activities:

  • Drive innovation in package sortation
  • Develop optimal solutions for equipment specification and material flow
  • Create efficient process designs and site layouts
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors
  • Generate cost-effective solutions under time constraints
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects
  • Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
  • Provide technical leadership on large-scale projects
  • Present compelling business cases to senior executives
  • Execute strategic visions while maintaining operational excellence

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