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Operations Engineer, GES NA Ops Engineering

Amazon

Location

Arlington, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/28/2026

Compensation

$68,900 - $126,400 per year

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Job description

As an Operations Engineer at Amazon, you will lead and manage cross-functional projects focused on developing sortation and distribution solutions. This role requires a customer-obsessed leader who will plan and implement facility network infrastructure, including new builds and expansions. You will work closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely project delivery while managing risks and maintaining project scope. The position involves significant travel and collaboration with talented engineers to enhance Amazon's supply chain capabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering
  • 4+ years of experience as an industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
  • Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies, and storage solutions
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
  • Master's degree in engineering, management, or technology is preferred
  • Experience managing third-party vendors
  • Experience with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications

Responsibilities

  • Manage the lifecycle of challenging projects and deliver on project objectives and targets.
  • Participate in engineering reviews and impact proposed solutions on system architecture and facility processes.
  • Partner with internal teams and external vendors to set project priorities and drive schedules.
  • Lead execution efforts in delivering systems and automated equipment designs per established standards.
  • Communicate project status, risk analysis, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
  • Articulate system and equipment designs to internal customers and partner teams.
  • Manage change order controls, purchase orders, and invoice validations.
  • Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiencies.

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

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