Operational Excellence Engineer

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Amazon Full time

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. If you would like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history and be involved in growing our business by leading and supporting new building expansion and change. The Rapid Asset Deployment (RAD) organization is growing globally to improve our responsiveness to our customers.

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for designing factory layouts, workstations, and material flow. The ideal candidate will have experience with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and process improvement tools. They will also have experience with ERP implementation and will be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project implementation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Utilize lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other process improvement tools to drive operational excellence and reduce costs.
  • Conduct time and motion studies, workflow analysis, line balancing, capacity analysis, and process mapping to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
  • Use of CAD-based software for review of material handling equipment, building layout, and material flow.
  • Have experience with ERP implementation and help validate system and process designs.
  • Oversee and manage process improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, IT, and supply chain, to ensure successful project implementation.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of manufacturing or manufacturing engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, or technology
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement principles & techniques
  • Proficient in six sigma methodologies, and process improvement tools.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
  • Proficiency in relevant software tools, such as process mapping, data analysis, and project management software.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Oracle ERP software and manufacturing execution systems
  • Experience in complex work environments, including but not limited to robotics, automation, diagnostic and test equipment.


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