Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer‑centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. The goal of Amazon Logistics is to build a world class last mile operation. Amazon Logistics aims to exceed the expectations of our customers by ensuring that their orders, no matter how large or small, are delivered as quickly, accurately, and cost effectively as possible.
Amazon Transportation Services is looking to hire an experienced, innovative, hands‑on and customer‑obsessed Project Engineer that can drive expansion in our Sort Center network. As a member of the Amazon Logistics Emerging Countries Engineering team you will be responsible for leading the launch of new sort centers and operational processes in Brazil, owning the planning and implementation of the building launch schedule and coordination of suppliers and vendors. Additionally, you will support the design, optimization and maintenance of Building Infrastructure, Material Handling Equipment and Processes of our existing and future network.
This role will be based out of Brazil and involves regular travel within the country as well as occasional international travel as required.
Key Job Responsibilities
Support the site selection and evaluation process by drafting test fit layouts and researching building and site related information to identify any relevant issues that impact the economic or operational value of a site;
Support the preparation of specifications and technical detail to fully define the requirements on building environment, equipment, material, process and services;
Review all technical documentation such as Buildings layouts, traffic plans, flow diagrams, conveyor and equipment layouts, installation details, schedules and budgets to ensure that they meet requirements;
Active involvement in cross functional infrastructure projects, provide technical input and conduct value engineering/ value analysis;
Continuous improvement of team processes, driving savings in time and cost of internal and launch activity;
Work independently or lead a project team that could comprise of project managers, project engineers and contractors.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Transportation, Mathematics, Economics, Physics or another technical field;
Speak, write, and read fluently in English;
Experience in transportation or supply chain within a high‑volume logistics, manufacturing or engineering environment;
Experience in Material Handling Equipment (Conveyors, Sorters).
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