Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design Engineering
Amazon, North Reading, MA, United States
Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design Engineering
Job ID: 10396249 | Amazon.com Services LLC
Transform the Future of Global Logistics – Join World Wide Design Engineering! Imagine managing the design of the next generation of fulfillment centers that power Amazon's global supply chain. We are seeking an innovative engineer who thrives on turning complex challenges into practical solutions. If you are energized by the intersection of robotics, automation, and advanced material handling technologies, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Based in our growing hub in Nashville, you will join a dynamic team that is revolutionizing how Amazon moves products around the world. You will own the complete design journey, from initial concept through final approval, creating sophisticated solutions for our inbound supply chain, fulfillment, and distribution networks. As the technical authority for your projects, you’ll collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to transform ideas into reality.
Key Job Responsibilities
Program Management & Executive Leadership: Manage comprehensive program management for complex, multi‑site initiatives; oversee $100MM+ capital projects; develop finance breakdowns, budget management strategies, and executive‑level reporting; translate technical complexities into business impacts for senior leadership; establish timelines and critical path milestones.
Core Design Engineering Responsibilities: Manage mechanical design for FC systems throughout the entire development lifecycle; develop comprehensive design specifications for automated handling equipment, packaging systems, and robotics solutions; execute and validate engineering calculations; conduct thorough technical analyses to enhance facility layouts and optimize material flow pathways; spearhead design initiatives for complex automation.
Team Leadership & Talent Development: Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers; support interview process and provide hiring recommendations for junior engineering positions.
Ownership: Establish and maintain functional standards across engineering disciplines; own end‑to‑end functional processes within the design engineering domain; ensure functional alignment with broader organizational goals and strategies.
Project Management Functions: Simultaneously manage multiple multi‑million dollar projects across diverse facility types; manage budgets for launching new facilities; act as the lead technical liaison between equipment vendors and internal Amazon teams; facilitate design reviews; oversee project timelines and deliverables; create detailed timelines for launch activities with clear dependencies and critical paths.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Engage with Operations, Construction, Controls Engineering, Finance, and other cross‑functional teams; provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases; work jointly with suppliers to create innovative, efficiency‑enhancing solutions; offer technical expertise to resolve implementation challenges.
Asset Procurement & Vendor Management: Lead procurement strategies for critical facility equipment and systems; evaluate vendor proposals and negotiate technical specifications and commercial terms; develop and maintain relationships with key equipment suppliers and service providers; ensure procurement activities align with project timelines and budgetary constraints.
Innovation Leadership: Recognize opportunities for design standardization and scalability; assist in developing new design frameworks and operational best practices; maintain awareness of industry advancements in automation and material handling technologies; facilitate knowledge transfer across Amazon's global engineering network.
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance: Verify all designs meet relevant building codes, safety regulations, and Amazon standards; lead comprehensive design reviews and risk assessment processes; maintain meticulous technical documentation; confirm implemented solutions match approved design specifications.
Travel Requirements
Position requires regular site visits (approximately 25%) and occasional international travel.
A Day in the Life
Design automated material handling systems that efficiently move products through our fulfillment centers. A typical day includes brainstorming solutions, completing detailed design reviews and audits, reviewing equipment specifications and vendor drawing packages for approvals, and validating system throughput calculations. You will collaborate closely with equipment suppliers to refine designs and ensure solutions meet safety, reliability, and performance standards.
You will collaborate with key internal partners – Operations, Construction, Controls Engineering, Finance, and Launch teams – to deliver comprehensive solutions. You will partner with external stakeholders such as equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and building architects to execute designs.
Manage multiple concurrent projects at different stages – from concept development through installation and commissioning. Focus on optimizing material flow, scaling for peak periods, and integrating new technologies while maintaining system reliability.
Success in this role comes from combining strong technical skills with effective stakeholder communication and the ability to drive decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life and AD&D insurance, 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.
Basic Qualifications
Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work.
Experience in management of engineering design projects.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
3+ years of relevant design/innovation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Engineering (any domain) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
Knowledge of concepts such as system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making.
Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and high‑speed manufacturing systems.
Experience with design‑in‑safety.
Experience with process design based on Lean Principles.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country or region you are applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Salary Range
Base salary range: $94,300 – $160,000 USD annually (based in Nashville, TN).
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Job ID: 10396249 | Amazon.com Services LLC
Transform the Future of Global Logistics – Join World Wide Design Engineering! Imagine managing the design of the next generation of fulfillment centers that power Amazon's global supply chain. We are seeking an innovative engineer who thrives on turning complex challenges into practical solutions. If you are energized by the intersection of robotics, automation, and advanced material handling technologies, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Based in our growing hub in Nashville, you will join a dynamic team that is revolutionizing how Amazon moves products around the world. You will own the complete design journey, from initial concept through final approval, creating sophisticated solutions for our inbound supply chain, fulfillment, and distribution networks. As the technical authority for your projects, you’ll collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to transform ideas into reality.
Key Job Responsibilities
Program Management & Executive Leadership: Manage comprehensive program management for complex, multi‑site initiatives; oversee $100MM+ capital projects; develop finance breakdowns, budget management strategies, and executive‑level reporting; translate technical complexities into business impacts for senior leadership; establish timelines and critical path milestones.
Core Design Engineering Responsibilities: Manage mechanical design for FC systems throughout the entire development lifecycle; develop comprehensive design specifications for automated handling equipment, packaging systems, and robotics solutions; execute and validate engineering calculations; conduct thorough technical analyses to enhance facility layouts and optimize material flow pathways; spearhead design initiatives for complex automation.
Team Leadership & Talent Development: Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers; support interview process and provide hiring recommendations for junior engineering positions.
Ownership: Establish and maintain functional standards across engineering disciplines; own end‑to‑end functional processes within the design engineering domain; ensure functional alignment with broader organizational goals and strategies.
Project Management Functions: Simultaneously manage multiple multi‑million dollar projects across diverse facility types; manage budgets for launching new facilities; act as the lead technical liaison between equipment vendors and internal Amazon teams; facilitate design reviews; oversee project timelines and deliverables; create detailed timelines for launch activities with clear dependencies and critical paths.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Engage with Operations, Construction, Controls Engineering, Finance, and other cross‑functional teams; provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases; work jointly with suppliers to create innovative, efficiency‑enhancing solutions; offer technical expertise to resolve implementation challenges.
Asset Procurement & Vendor Management: Lead procurement strategies for critical facility equipment and systems; evaluate vendor proposals and negotiate technical specifications and commercial terms; develop and maintain relationships with key equipment suppliers and service providers; ensure procurement activities align with project timelines and budgetary constraints.
Innovation Leadership: Recognize opportunities for design standardization and scalability; assist in developing new design frameworks and operational best practices; maintain awareness of industry advancements in automation and material handling technologies; facilitate knowledge transfer across Amazon's global engineering network.
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance: Verify all designs meet relevant building codes, safety regulations, and Amazon standards; lead comprehensive design reviews and risk assessment processes; maintain meticulous technical documentation; confirm implemented solutions match approved design specifications.
Travel Requirements
Position requires regular site visits (approximately 25%) and occasional international travel.
A Day in the Life
Design automated material handling systems that efficiently move products through our fulfillment centers. A typical day includes brainstorming solutions, completing detailed design reviews and audits, reviewing equipment specifications and vendor drawing packages for approvals, and validating system throughput calculations. You will collaborate closely with equipment suppliers to refine designs and ensure solutions meet safety, reliability, and performance standards.
You will collaborate with key internal partners – Operations, Construction, Controls Engineering, Finance, and Launch teams – to deliver comprehensive solutions. You will partner with external stakeholders such as equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and building architects to execute designs.
Manage multiple concurrent projects at different stages – from concept development through installation and commissioning. Focus on optimizing material flow, scaling for peak periods, and integrating new technologies while maintaining system reliability.
Success in this role comes from combining strong technical skills with effective stakeholder communication and the ability to drive decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life and AD&D insurance, 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.
Basic Qualifications
Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work.
Experience in management of engineering design projects.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
3+ years of relevant design/innovation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Engineering (any domain) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
Knowledge of concepts such as system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making.
Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and high‑speed manufacturing systems.
Experience with design‑in‑safety.
Experience with process design based on Lean Principles.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country or region you are applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Salary Range
Base salary range: $94,300 – $160,000 USD annually (based in Nashville, TN).
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