Innovation and Design Engineer, Design Engineering

Description

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 will 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. Some projects will follow proven templates while others will require completely fresh approaches.

We're looking for someone who takes ownership, drives results, and is eager to help shape the future of global logistics. If you're ready to make your mark on one of the world's most sophisticated supply chain networks, we want to talk to you.

Program Management & Executive Leadership

• Manage comprehensive program management for complex, multi‑site initiatives
• Oversee $100MM+ capital projects, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic alignment
• Develop finance breakdowns, budget management strategies, and executive‑level reporting
• 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.

Ownership

• Establish and maintain functional standards across engineering disciplines
• Own end‑to‑end functional processes within design engineering domain
• 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.
• Manage budgets for launching new facilities, including capital expenditure and operational costs
• Function as the lead technical liaison between equipment vendors and internal Amazon teams
• Facilitate design reviews while ensuring all solutions adhere to Amazon's rigorous standards
• Oversee project timelines and deliverables with flexibility to accommodate shifting business priorities
• Create detailed timelines for launch activities with clear dependencies and critical paths

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Engage with diverse teams including Operations, Construction, Controls Engineering, and Finance
• Provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases to Operations…