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Operations Engineer, AMZL Start Up Execution

Amazon· Fulfillment & Operations Management
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Chicago, IL$60.7k - $85kFull-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Amazon Logistics (AMZL) Operations Engineer responsible for leading cross-functional projects to design, build, and implement next-generation sortation and distribution solutions within facility networks, including new builds, retrofits, expansions and program initiatives, with heavy emphasis on project execution, stakeholder management, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Work independently with internal and external teams to manage the lifecycle of challenging projects and deliver on objectives.
  • Participate in engineering reviews and influence proposed solutions across systems, architecture, and facility processes.
  • Partner with internal teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to set priorities, milestones, and schedules; proactively manage dependencies and risks.
  • Lead and coordinate execution of system and automated equipment designs per standards; perform installation, throughput and safety qualifications; resolve technical deficiencies.
  • Lead effective meetings, document discussions and decisions, and align internal and external stakeholders on next steps.
  • Communicate project status, risk analysis, and mitigation plans; provide concise leadership-ready summaries.
  • Articulate system/equipment designs, layouts, and specifications to internal customers and partner teams.
  • Manage change orders, purchase orders, and invoice validation/approvals.
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships across multiple projects.
  • Identify and lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and value, delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
  • Travel up to 80% domestically (variable intensity; up to three weeks in a row, including weekends).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ability to analyze data with pivots and V-Lookups
  • Experience leading complex programs with significant change impact across organizational boundaries
  • Experience in data and metrics analysis, lean engineering, and industrial engineering techniques.

Skills

Required:Project managementData analysisLean engineering

Benefits

  • Base salary range listed: USA, IL, Chicago - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
  • Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) included as part of Amazon package
  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), life insurance, EAP, mental health support, FSA, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement options
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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