Innovation and Design Engineer, Design Engineering

Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design Engineering

Job  |  Services LLC

Transform the Future of Global Logistics - Join World Wide Design Engineering! Imagine managing the design of the next generation of fulfillment centers that power Amazon's global supply chain. We're seeking an innovative engineer who thrives on turning complex challenges into practical solutions. If you're energized by the intersection of robotics, automation, and advanced material handling technologies, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Based in our growing hub in Nashville, you'll join a dynamic team revolutionizing how Amazon moves products around the world.

You’ll own the complete design journey - from initial concept through final approval - creating sophisticated solutions for our inbound supply chain, fulfillment, and distribution networks. As the technical authority for your projects, you'll collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to transform ideas into reality. Once designs are approved, you'll partner with our Ops Engineering team to ensure successful installation and launch.

Your canvas will be diverse - from building new facilities from the ground up (green‑field) to modernizing existing operations (brown‑field) and strategic retrofits. You'll design fulfillment centers, cross‑dock facilities, specialty sites for reverse logistics and hazmat, plus ground and air transportation hubs across North America and Europe.

We manage hundreds of high‑impact projects annually in a fast‑paced environment where ambiguity is embraced as opportunity. This role offers immense growth potential as you tackle challenges that directly impact millions of customer experiences.

Program Management & Executive Leadership

• Oversee $100MM+ capital projects, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic alignment
• Develop finance breakdowns, budget management strategies, and executive‑level reporting to Level 10+ leadership
• Develop executive‑level reporting on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Translate technical complexities into business impacts for senior leadership decision‑making
• Make strategic decisions with leadership on resource allocation and project prioritization
• Establish timelines and critical path milestones for successful project delivery

Core Design Engineering Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical design for FC systems throughout the entire development lifecycle
• Develop comprehensive design specifications for automated handling equipment, packaging systems, and robotics solutions
• Execute and validate engineering calculations to ensure operational performance requirements are met
• Conduct thorough technical analyses to enhance facility layouts and optimize material flow pathways
• Spearhead design initiatives for complex automation

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, and support career development coaching.
• Support interview process and provide hiring recommendations for junior engineering positions to the team.
• Oversee work quality and output of junior engineers, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide constructive feedback and performance evaluations to support professional growth.

Ownership

• Establish and maintain functional standards across engineering disciplines
• Own end-to‑end functional processes within design engineering domain
• Drive continuous improvement of functional capabilities and methodologies
• Serve as the ultimate escalation point for functional issues and technical challenges
• Ensure functional alignment with broader organizational goals and strategies

Project Management Functions

• Simultaneously manage multiple multi‑million dollar projects across diverse facility types and complexity levels.
• Drive end-to‑end site launch processes, coordinating all technical aspects of facility deployment
• Design and optimize operational layouts to maximize efficiency and throughput.
• Manage budgets for launching new facilities, including capital expenditure and operational costs
• Function as the lead technical liaison between…