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Senior Industrial Engineer, Layout

Amazon.com Inc

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago
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    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Assembly Lineunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Capacity Managementunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Human Interactionunmatched
    • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Managementunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Mechanical Designunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Plant Layout and Designunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Productivity Modelunmatched
    • Roboticsunmatched
    • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
    • System Integration (SI)unmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

    Description

    Amazon is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon"s scale. We"re building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what"s possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

    We are looking for a Senior Industrial Engineer to own end-to-end site and factory layout management, building-level design through campus-level master planning for our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will design, optimize, and scale manufacturing facilities by integrating production systems, material flow, warehouse operations, and site infrastructure into a cohesive, efficient layout. You will combine industrial engineering expertise with data-driven analysis and cross-functional partnership to support large-scale manufacturing growth.

    This is a high-growth, fast-evolving environment, and you will need to be comfortable with ambiguity while building scalable systems and standards. You will work backwards from operational and business requirements, use data to drive layout decisions, and influence stakeholders from the shop floor to senior leadership.

    Key job responsibilities

    • Lead factory layout design across manufacturing lines, warehouse/storage areas, material flow, people flow, and ancillary/support spaces.
    • Develop long-term site master plans to support phased capacity expansion and future scalability.
    • Define and implement layout governance and standards, including change management, visual factory standards, drafting standards, and layout processes.
    • Create and maintain block layouts and detailed 2D/3D layouts aligned with the Plan of Record (POR) and business requirements.
    • Design and optimize end-to-end material flow, including inbound, internal logistics (WIP), and outbound finished-goods flow.
    • Own overall site layout, including building placement, external logistics flow (truck movement, dock doors, yards), utilities, and infrastructure planning.
    • Optimize dock utilization, yard flow, and transportation interfaces to improve site-level logistics efficiency.
    • Partner with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, Construction, EHS) to align on layout requirements and ensure seamless execution.

    Perform data-driven analysis to optimize space utilization, flow efficiency, labor productivity, and cost.

    • Develop and integrate Plan for Every Part (PFEP) into layout decisions, including storage strategy, packaging, and line-side delivery.
    • Define and track layout performance metrics, including flow distance, aisle utilization, space density, throughput, and bottlenecks.
    • Support capacity planning and modeling using OEE, cycle-time analysis, and throughput simulations.
    • Drive factory densification initiatives by eliminating non-value-added movement and improving layout efficiency.
    • Support installation, commissioning, and layout validation during site construction and production ramp-up.
    • Translate complex layout and operational data into clear, executive-level insights to support strategic decisions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPittsburgh, PA
    IndustryRetail
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://Amazon.com/militaryroles

    About Company

    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

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