Senior Solutions Design Engineer, GES Operations Engineering

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. Amazon is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sr. Solutions Design Engineer. This individual will deep-dive and challenge current processes equipment and procedures in our European fulfilment network in order to come up with creative and implementable process improvement initiatives. This individual will also design development of new and existing fulfilment centre layouts. A successful candidate will have an established background in developing high-performance physical systems a strong technical problem-solving ability excellent project management skills and an internal motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Amazons culture encourages innovation and expects engineers and managers alike to take a high level of ownership in solving complex problems. The Solutions Design Engineer would be an agile natural self-starter with the ability to keep relentlessly driving projects and various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization in order to be successful. Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures The role will be based in Spain Milan Berlin or Poland with up to 50% of time on job travel either domestically or to other countries. Key job responsibilities Own the design and development of engineering solutions for complex material handling challenges considering human / equipment interactions for the European fulfilment network Lead and coordinate concept and design development efforts for optimal solutions for the for the European fulfilment network through equipment specification material flow process design ergonomics associate experience operational considerations and site layout Work closely with vendors suppliers and other teams to create innovative solutions Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing negotiating and communicating with internal and external business partners contractors and vendors Conduct postmortem on designs after implementation in partnering with Safety and Operations Collaborate with the Fulfilment Center start-up team and launch team to ensure every detail is thought through and documented using a layout module or Standard Operating Procedure and change control Develop document and update design standards in conjunction with worldwide design teams Build strong working relationships with key company partners such as Start-up Launch team Worldwide Design team Procurement Information Technology Loss Prevention Facilities Safety Change Management and EU Operations Experience as an industrial engineer operations engineer manufacturing engineer or project engineer in a manufacturing environment Bachelors degree Experience e working with Material handling equipment (MHE) Fluent English Knowledge of AutoCAD VBA and SQL at the intermediate level Experience working with and managing third party vendors Experience with Six Sigma lean manufacturing French Spanish Polish Arabic Portuguese Turkish Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and