Senior Process Engineer, Amazon Air ID_ 1524

Description

Do you enjoy fast, free, shipping as a member of Amazon Prime? Come join a team that is part of enabling fast delivery across long distances for items that customers love via Amazon Air (AIR).

The Third Party (3P) Process Engineering (PE) team is a group of operational leaders driving process stabilization, standardization, and continuous improvement. An AIR 3P PE is responsible for 3-5 third party air gateway facilities. The 3P PE will manage the inverse relationship between cost and service, developing innovative ideas which create value for our customers. They will have customer impact by identifying and solving operational deficiencies, deep diving data, using engineering principles in the development of processes and planning tools, and project management skills to implement change. 3P PE’s act locally, but build globally, standardizing AIR’s 3P operations.

This position can be based in SeaTac, WA, Fort Worth, TX, San Bernardino, CA, or Lakeland, FL.

Key job responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, implement, and manage capital and process improvement projects
  • Evaluate network capacity
  • Build short term and long term business specific models
  • Plan and design systems that meet business needs by improving integration of people, materials, equipment, software, and finance
  • Recommend and implement changes to safety procedures, work methods, and labor standards
  • Project manage from conception to completion for field locations
  • Set clear goals and lead a team to directly or indirectly achieve those goals
  • Conduct and lead project meetings with Senior Management
  • Assess and optimize processes and equipment used in the facility
  • Typical projects could include spearheading process improvements, evaluating ergonomic needs and issues within work areas, or conducting a capacity planning and analysis study for peak season
  • Travel domestically up to 50% of the time to support 3P Gateways across the country

A day in the life

A 3P Process Engineer delivers innovative solutions to improve the customer experience. PEs travel to sites 50% of their time, working with vendors to resolve issues and evaluate performance objectives and metrics across the network to proactively identify process improvement opportunities and improve operational performance, using data analysis to deep dive performance. This role will work with multiple Amazon organizations including: North America Fulfillment Center (NAFC), North America Sort Centers (NASC), World wide Design Engineering (WWDE), Finance, Safety, Vendor Management, Operations, Network Planning, Security, and Airport Affairs. PEs are technical experts of Amazon systems and are in the unique position to combine expertise between multiple organizations, bringing solutions to fruition.

About The Team

The 3P Process Engineering team is broken into multiple geographic regions. Each region consists of 3 to 5 PEs, which mirrors the operations management structure. 3P PEs travel to sites 50% of their time executing, measuring, and supporting communication of project impacts in partnership with the Regional Gateway Manager's (RGM) across the AIR network. AIR Process Engineering values diversity and both recruits and hires focused on this Amazon value.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience in Logistics, Distribution or Fulfillment processes
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
  • 5+ years of experience directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects or 3+ years of Amazon experience

Preferred Qualifications

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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, accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $107,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

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