Senior Design Innovation Engineer, AMZL Engineering Innovation

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Last Mile Engineering is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented engineering project leader to lead the initiative of developing and delivering next-generation, world‑class Last Mile transportation systems. The role requires effective collaboration and efficient communication with multiple teams (Product, Tech, Program, Finance, Legal, SMEs, Local Ops, GP, etc.) and global stakeholders. The successful applicant will merge strong technical depth with communication skills, possess a strong business and project management background, and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. To be successful, you will need to influence and work with senior leaders across multiple organizations and geographies, innovate at scale, and drive the development roadmap.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the delivery station network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.
• Track existing and set up new metrics as required to validate vendor and team performance.
• Report on performance in weekly and monthly forums with partner teams and senior leadership.
• Set measurable targets that align with the overall goals of the organization.
• Comprehend the technical requirements of our internal customers and become an expert in the field.
• Influencer: Innovative pioneer with the ability to identify opportunities and influence organizations to gain support and overcome resistance with data and persuasion.
• Significant experience overseeing partner teams through good judgment, making and data.
• Doer: Ability to successfully deliver end‑to‑end technology and vendor operations projects, working through many obstacles along the way.
• Communicator: Ability to present to senior leadership, communicate expectations and requirements equally well with business and technology teams, and capacity to write well‑reasoned and data‑oriented proposals, performing your own data examination as necessary.
• Problem Solver: Ability to utilize exceptional problem‑solving skills to work through difficult tasks.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a foreign equivalent.
• 5+ years of design & innovation, research & development work experience.
• Experience with design & innovation and research & development.
• Experience in management of engineering design projects.
• Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering (any domain), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, electronic system design, and decision making.
• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high‑speed manufacturing.
• Experience with design‑in‑safety.

The base salary range for this position is 132,100.00 - 178,800.00 USD annually.

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Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&DD insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at