Amazon.com Services LLC

Design, Product Design, operations

MechanicalProjectEngineer

$132–179k Springdale, Ohio, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Mechanical Project Engineer at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Automated fulfillment solutions, Mechanical design, Project leadership. Oversee mechanical design. Lead cross-functional engineering teams”

What You'll Achieve.

Minimize layout conflicts; Ensure efficient installation; Improve processes; Enhance efficiency; Drive innovation; Apply lessons learned

Industry & Context.

Design, Product Design, operations
Problems you'll solve

Resolve complex field issues; Resolve project challenges; Technical problem-solving; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Travel to sites as needed

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years design & innovation, 5+ years R&D, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management of engineering design projects, Use business or technical software

Nice to Have

5+ years specialty experience, Master's degree in Engineering, Master's in Operations, Master's in Business Administration, Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, Experience with packaging technologies, Experience with high-speed manufacturing, Experience with design-in-safety

What You'll Do.

Oversee mechanical design

Lead cross-functional engineering teams

Manage multiple projects

Manage multiple engineers

Make strategic decisions

Coordinate with stakeholders

Ensure seamless integration

Develop team capabilities

Oversee comprehensive layouts

Lead selection of conveyor types

Lead specification of third-party equipment

Manage coordination with electrical teams

Manage coordination with controls teams

Manage coordination with structural teams

Provide strategic direction

Approve mechanical design decisions

Allocate resources to engineers

Assign projects to engineers

Develop mechanical engineering project plans

Manage project schedules

Manage project deliverables

Manage ways of working

Lead coordination with construction teams

Minimize layout conflicts

Ensure efficient installation

Maintain communication with construction teams

Maintain communication with clients

Maintain communication with senior leadership

Resolve complex field issues

Resolve project challenges

Balance competing priorities

Escalate engineering problems

Escalate engineering risks

Manage and mentor junior engineers

Provide guidance on technical challenges

Provide guidance on leadership skills

Oversee development of new engineers

Set technical standards

Lead technical problem-solving

Build team capabilities

Conduct performance reviews

Provide career development guidance

Ensure designs meet safety standards

Ensure designs meet regulatory standards

Ensure designs meet performance standards

Implement quality control measures

Implement design standards

Identify opportunities to improve processes

Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency

Identify opportunities to drive innovation

Capture lessons learned

Apply lessons learned

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Represent mechanical engineering team

Peer review orders for mechanical equipment

Ensure accurate manufacturing releases

Oversee translation of customer drawings

Oversee translation of specifications

Lead optimization of mechanical system designs

Coordinate across disciplines

Direct 3D modeling efforts

Manage clash detection

Review customer approval drawings

Approve installation layout drawings

Validate spatial analysis

Review system calculations

Approve component level calculations

Provide direction on engineering custom parts

Ensure safety regulations applied

Ensure ergonomic standards applied

Review conveyor manifests

Ensure engineering decisions documented

Manage new engineers' careers

Resolve escalated technical issues

Oversee installation activities

Oversee commissioning activities

Develop engineering team capabilities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional engineering teams; Internal and external construction teams; Electrical engineering teams; Controls engineering teams; Structural engineering teams

Communication Scope

Stakeholder communication; Client communication; Leadership communication

Process & Methodology

Project planning, Schedule management, Deliverable management

Full Job Description

Are you a talented Mechanical Engineer with a passion for leading teams and delivering large-scale automated fulfillment solutions? We're seeking a driven Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join our dynamic team, oversee complex projects, and play a pivotal role in transforming the future of Amazon's logistics network. In this role, you will oversee the mechanical design of automated fulfillment center projects, leading cross-functional engineering teams from concept to completion. You will manage multiple projects and engineers, make strategic decisions, coordinate with stakeholders at all levels, and ensure seamless integration with other building systems while developing your team's capabilities. Key Responsibilities: 1. Project Leadership and Oversight: • Oversee and direct comprehensive layouts for multiple automated material handling system projects • Lead the selection and specification of conveyor types, third-party equipment, and systems across projects • Manage coordination with electrical, controls, and structural engineering teams to ensure cohesive, integrated designs • Provide strategic direction and final approval on mechanical design decisions • Allocate resources and assign projects to engineers based on complexity and development needs 2. Stakeholder Management and Project Coordination: • Develop and manage mechanical engineering project plans, schedules, deliverables and ways of working across multiple projects • Lead coordination with internal and external construction teams to minimize layout conflicts and ensure efficient installation • Maintain excellent communication with on-site construction teams, clients, and senior leadership • Make high-level decisions to resolve complex field issues and project challenges • Balance competing priorities across multiple projects and stakeholders • Escalate Engineering problems and risks to project leadership and stakeholders appropriately 3. Team Development and Technical Leadership: • Directly manage

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