Amazon is seeking an Operations Engineer for its Amazon Logistics (AMZL) Start Up Execution team. The role involves leading and managing cross-functional projects related to sortation and distribution solutions, with a focus on planning and implementing facility network infrastructure such as new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives.
Key responsibilities include working independently with internal and external teams to manage project lifecycles, participating in engineering reviews, setting project priorities, coordinating execution efforts for systems and automated equipment designs, and communicating project status to leadership. The position also requires building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple projects and identifying process improvement initiatives.
According to Amazon, “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.”
The daily work includes site coordination with operations teams and contractors, reviewing project progress, facilitating meetings with stakeholders, documenting discussions and decisions, performing quality checks on installations, troubleshooting delays or design issues, supporting other engineering team members through training on safety standards, and ensuring alignment in objectives.
Amazon describes its team culture: “At Amazon, we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from firm engineering to project execution and final hand-off to our customers. We are a diverse,
upbeat, creative team of engineers and managers working on a daily basis to ensure that our internal
customers have capabilities to deliver on the Customer Promise.”
The job requires at least four years of experience in industrial or operations engineering within manufacturing environments. A bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degrees in Engineering or related STEM fields are preferred. Experience managing cross-functional projects involving automated equipment or integrated systems is necessary. Skills in CAD software such as AutoCAD are expected.
Applicants should also have experience working with third-party vendors as well as knowledge of Six Sigma or lean manufacturing practices. Operations management experience—particularly involving material handling or automation—is valued.
For Los Angeles County applicants specifically: “Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees… adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively… follow all federal, state, and local laws…” Amazon notes it will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
Amazon emphasizes its commitment to equal opportunity employment: “Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.” Accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process can be found at https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.
Compensation ranges from $68,900/year up to $126,400/year depending on geographic location within the US. Pay may vary based on skills or experience level. Additional compensation such as equity awards or sign-on payments may be included along with benefits packages; more information is available at https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.
This position remains open until filled; interested candidates should apply via Amazon’s career site.
