Solution Design Engineer, Operations Engineering

2 months ago


Perth, Western Australia Amazon Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Design Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team at Amazon. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and developing engineering solutions for complex material handling and storage challenges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop concept designs that meet business requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
  • Work with TPM partners to determine business needs and deliverables, ensuring timely and effective project execution.
  • Own the RFC and RFP process to determine vendor scope and ensure application of Amazon standards and specifications.
  • Review vendor proposals and make selections based on various factors.
A Day in the Life

As a Solution Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Designing and developing engineering solutions for complex material handling and storage challenges, considering human/equipment interactions.
  • Leading and coordinating concept and firm design development efforts for optimal solutions, including equipment specification, material flow, process design, ergonomics, associate experience, operational considerations, and site layout.
  • Working with various teams (PMO, Simulation, ACES, Operations, Finance, Ops Eng) to identify network problem statements and execute pilot projects that can be made network standards.
  • Leading the firm engineering process for various design reviews, ensuring that solutions meet or exceed all Amazon standards.
  • Writing or reviewing design/functional specifications, design verification plans, and test procedures for MHE equipment.
  • Driving projects to closure, ensuring that systems deployed, maintained, and meet regulatory requirements for certification.
Project Management
  • Simultaneously managing multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors, and vendors.
  • Working with procurement and PMO to obtain initial ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) pricing and developing a CAR (Capital Asset Request) form.
  • Ensuring that funding for projects is effectively spent while observing frugality.
  • Remaining the primary POC for all design, schedule, cost, and safety-related questions throughout the life cycle of the project.
  • Working effectively with operations and Ops Eng to address any schedule changes during execution.
Requirements
  • Based in Australia.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical, Mathematics, Physics, or other STEM degree or related field experience).
  • 4+ years of experience in designing, engineering, operations, or a similar role involving material handling and storage systems.
  • Ability to understand and validate design changes requested or proposed.
  • Ability to understand the full system development life cycle, working within broadly defined parameters, including test plan execution and solution quality needs.
  • Design-in-Safety experience.
  • Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems, including robotics and high-speed manufacturing.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters Degree in Engineering, Design, or related field.
  • Deep experience in a design-related role.
  • Able to communicate ideas effectively to achieve the right outcome for the team and customer.
  • Previous experience in a similar role within a large-scale fulfillment or distribution network.


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