Amazon.com Services LLC

Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Ops Engineering, transportation and logistics

OperationsEngineer,GESNAOpsEngineering

$77–115k Arlington, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Operations Engineer, GES NA Ops Engineering at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Cross-functional projects, Process optimization, Stakeholder management. Manage project lifecycle. Deliver on project objectives”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver next generation solutions; Meet project goals; Meet deadlines; Optimize team value; Optimize team delivery; Generate high-quality solutions; Generate cost-effective solutions

Industry & Context.

Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Ops Engineering, transportation and logistics
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solve issues; Resolve system problems; Resolve technical deficiencies; Brainstorm workaround solutions; Develop workaround solutions

Eligibility Requirements

75% regional travel yearly, Up to 75% domestic travel, Up to three weeks travel consecutively, Travel may include weekends

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

75% regional travel yearly, Availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling, Willingness to relocate within commuting distance of a corporate office

What You'll Do.

Manage project lifecycle

Deliver on project objectives

Participate in engineering reviews

Impact proposed solutions

Set project priorities

Establish project milestones

Drive schedules to meet deadlines

Assess stakeholder dependencies

Mitigate impact from issues

Coordinate execution efforts

Deliver systems designs

Deliver automated equipment designs

Perform equipment installation

Perform system installation

Remove system bottlenecks

Provide system feedback

Resolve system problems

Resolve technical deficiencies

Lead effective meetings

Document meeting discussions

Document meeting decisions

Document future steps

Communicate project status

Communicate risk analysis

Communicate risk mitigation plans

Answer project questions

Produce project summaries

Articulate system designs

Articulate equipment designs

Manage change order controls

Manage purchase orders

Approve invoice validation

Build working relationships

Lead process improvement initiatives

Improve engineering efficiencies

Optimize team delivery

Generate cost-effective solutions

Coordinate with operations teams

Coordinate with contractors

Deep dive project progress

Deep dive project schedule

Deep dive project resources

Identify project barriers

Create project solutions

Drive project resolutions

Facilitate planning meetings

Facilitate implementation meetings

Capture meeting notes

Publish meeting notes

Approve sorter system specifications

Track sorter configurations

Brainstorm workaround solutions

Develop workaround solutions

Mitigate project delays

Mitigate design issues

Perform acceptance testing

Support engineering team members

Train engineering team members

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal teams; External stakeholders; Internal customers; External vendors; Partner teams

Communication Scope

Project status communication; Risk communication; Leadership summaries

Process & Methodology

Project lifecycle management, Schedule management, Risk mitigation, Scope control

Full Job Description

Amazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime, to the use of advanced technology for package delivery; Amazon consistently drives change from the front of the pack. As an Operations Engineer, you will lead and manage the lifecycle of challenging cross-functional projects, developing and delivering the next generation of sortation and distribution solutions. You are a customer obsessed leader that will play an integral part in planning and implementation of the facility network infrastructure including new builds, retrofits, expansions and program initiatives. Partnering with internal customers and internal/external stakeholders to engage as a team and ensure a timely handover will be part of your critical tasks. As an Operations Engineer for Amazon, you will work with some of the most talented engineers in the design, development, and delivery of physical distribution systems around the globe. You are responsible for managing a technology or integration project, successfully delivering the solution to meet project goals. You may work directly with external equipment vendors, customers, or partners, and you have a solid understanding of the design approaches and industry technologies utilized in fulfillment and distribution center designs. To meet timelines and minimize disruption to support teams, you manage the overall schedule, proactively mitigate risks, and keep the scope of engineering deliverables under control. This role requires 75% regional travel on a yearly basis. When not traveling, you must have availability to work from a corporate office. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of one of the corporate office locations listed. Relocation assistance may be provided. Key job responsibilities - Work independently with internal and external teams to successfully manage the lifecycle of challenging projects, and act as owner in delive

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