Mechanical Project Engineer, Design Engineering Quality; Fulfillment & Operations

Mechanical Project Engineer, Design Engineering Quality

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• Oversee the mechanical design of automated fulfillment center projects and lead cross‑functional engineering teams from concept to completion.
• Manage multiple projects and engineers, making strategic decisions, coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration with other building systems, and developing team capabilities.
• Lead the selection and specification of conveyor types, third‑party equipment, and systems across projects.
• Coordinate with electrical, controls, and structural engineering teams to produce integrated designs.
• Provide strategic direction and final approval on mechanical design decisions.
• Allocate resources and assign projects to engineers based on complexity and development needs.
• Develop and manage mechanical engineering project plans, schedules, deliverables, and ways of working.
• Lead coordination with internal and external construction teams to minimize layout conflicts and ensure efficient installation.
• Maintain communication with on‑site construction teams, clients, and senior leadership.
• Make high‑level decisions to resolve complex field issues and project challenges.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior engineers; review and approve calculations and designs; set technical standards and best practices.
• Lead technical problem‑solving for complex or novel design challenges and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure all mechanical designs meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards; implement quality control measures and design standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation; capture lessons learned and represent the team in strategic planning.
• Enter and peer review orders for mechanical equipment, ensuring accurate and timely releases to manufacturing.
• Review and approve 2D customer approval and installation layout drawings; validate spatial analysis of clearance envelopes and egress pathways; review and approve system and component‑level calculations.
• Travel to sites as needed to conduct audits, resolve complex issues, and support teams.
• Oversee installation and commissioning activities across multiple projects; drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• 5+ years of design and innovation experience, research and development work
• Experience in management of engineering design projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent foreign degree
• Proficiency with business and technical software such as MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
• Preferred: 5+ years of specialized experience with progressive responsibility
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Engineering (any domain), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Knowledge of system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, reliability analysis, electronic system design, and decision making
• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, high‑speed manufacturing, and design‑in‑safety
• Ability to think strategically about overall systems and translate them into detailed requirements for the team

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan
• Health insurance (including prescription, Basic Life & AD&DD, optional supplemental life plans)
• Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Adoption/Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• Company‑matched 401(k)
• Parental leave

• Atlanta, GA – $ – $ USD annually
• Springdale, OH – $ – $ USD annually
• Nashville, TN – $ – $ USD annually
• Bellevue, WA – $ – $ USD annually

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