Description

　　The Third Party (3P) Process Engineering (PE) team is a group of operational leaders driving process stabilization, standardization and continuous improvement. An Amazon AIR 3P Process Engineer (PE) is responsible for 3-5 third party air gateway facilities. Candidates will manage the inverse relationship between cost and service, developing innovative ideas which create value for our customers. 3P PEs 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

　　The candidate can be based in any of our BB buildings ( KAFW, KLAL, KCVG, KBWI or KSBD) The candidate will be expected to travel 50% of the time to support 3P Gateways across the country.

　　This position requires an employee’s full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute their job duties to ensure the safety and security of Amazon AIR personnel, third-party contractors, Airport personnel, cargo, and equipment. This position is therefore designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and, where permitted, post-hire drug testing.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　Plan, organize, implement, and manage capital and process improvement projects.

　　Evaluating network capacity

　　Building short term and long term business specific models

　　Planning and designing systems that meet business needs by improving integration of people, materials, equipment, software, and finance

　　Recommending and implementing changes to safety procedures, work methods, and labor standards

　　Project management 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

　　Assessing and optimizing processes and equipment used in the facility

　　Typical projects could include spearheading floor layout redesign, evaluating ergonomic needs and issues within work areas, or conducting a capacity planning and analysis study for peak season

　　Travel up to 50-75% of the time as this role will be required to travel to, and work, at multiple sites

　　A day in the life

　　A 3P process engineer delivers innovative solutions to improve the customer experience. PEs travel to sites 50%-75% of their time, working with vendors to resolve issues and evaluate performance objectives and metrics across the network to proactively identify process improvement opportunities, 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 process engineers, which mirrors the operations management structure. 3P process engineers are a remote workforce, traveling to sites 50% - 75% 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.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Kent, WA, USA | Sanbernardino, CA, USA | Seatac, WA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA | Tacoma, WA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　4+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience

　　Bachelor's degree

　　Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

　　Experience with financial and statistical modelling

　　Experience working under pressure in a cross-functional organization

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level

　　Experience working with and managing third party vendors

　　Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing

　　Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field

　　Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment

　　Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing

　　Experience with benchmarking technical equipment and metrics

　　Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)

　　Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $61,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $126,400/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, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.