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Amazon has announced a new position titled Open Operations Engineer, AMZL Start Up Execution, which will be responsible for leading and managing cross-functional projects to develop and deliver advanced sortation and distribution solutions. The announcement was made on Amazon Jobs.

According to Amazon Jobs, this role involves managing cross-functional projects while ensuring high standards for schedule, budget, safety, and quality. Key tasks include analyzing systems performance, leading engineering reviews, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, and coordinating the execution of systems and automated equipment designs. Daily duties involve project tracking, facilitating meetings, ensuring quality, safety, and performance qualifications, driving process optimization, and resolving technical issues.

The ideal candidate is expected to have at least four years of experience in industrial engineering, operations engineering, or a related field within a manufacturing environment. A bachelor’s degree is required. Preferred qualifications include experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360; knowledge of AutoCAD VBA and SQL; familiarity with Six Sigma or lean manufacturing principles; and experience managing third-party vendors.

According to About Amazon, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families from day one for many roles. Alongside an average hourly wage of over $29 for customer fulfillment, transportation, and pharmacy employees, benefits include health care coverage, mental health resources, pre-paid college tuition assistance, paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks for birthing mothers and six weeks for adoptive parents. Additional perks encompass financial counseling services, 401(k) plans with company match options, stock ownership opportunities as well as unique family care benefits like childcare assistance and support for parents of children with special needs.

Amazon offers a wide range of services including online shopping experiences both in-person and online; delivery services featuring fresh produce; media distribution through various devices such as Alexa or Fire TV; cloud solutions via Amazon Web Services (AWS); logistics operations coupled with customer service provisions; plus entertainment offerings available through platforms like Amazon Originals Prime Video Audible according to the What We Do webpage provided by Amazon.