Sr. Manager, Industrial Design , Worldwide Design Engineering

Amazon is now searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented engineering manager to drive global initiatives of developing and delivering next generation, world-class fulfillment and transportation systems.

If the notion of mentoring the world’s brightest talent to their full potential excites you; if the idea of using innovative technologies to develop fulfillment and logistics systems in the multi-national juggernaut that is Amazon has your attention, then keep reading.

As the Senior Manager of Innovation & Design Engineering, you will guide some of the most talented engineers in the design and development of physical fulfillment systems around the globe. A successful candidate will have an established background in developing teams that are capable of creating high-performance physical systems, a strong technical problem-solving ability, excellent project management skills, and an internal motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced, and often ambiguous environment.

Senior Managers at Amazon are tasked with developing and mentoring the next generation of managers in our company. Your management abilities will be put to the test in our environment. Amazon’s culture encourages innovation and expects engineers and managers alike to take a high level of ownership of the solution of complex problems.





Key job responsibilities
- Invent, design, and implement engineering solutions to complex material flow/transformation and human/machine efficiency problems throughout the global Amazon supply chain.
- Manage and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the fulfillment and transportation network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time.
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.
- Provide technical management for large-scale engineering projects
- Effectively communicate the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions to make a compelling business case with senior executives.

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Basic Qualifications

- 8+ years of management experience
- Bachelor's degree or above in engineering or equivalent
- 10+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, Operations Research, Robotics, Mathematics, or related fields, or a Associate's degree or above and experience working for Amazon or any Amazon subsidiary or affiliate

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TN, Nashville - 164,300.00 - 222,300.00 USD annually