Solutions Engineering Manager, Global Engineering Services INT (Bengaluru)

This job is with Amazon, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.DESCRIPTION:External job description:We're hiring an Solution Engineering Manager Invent, design, and implement engineering solutions to complex material flow/transformation and human/machine efficiency problems throughout the India Amazon supply chain.· Lead and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the fulfillment and transportation network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.· Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to generate high quality, cost effective solutions in very short periods of time.· Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.· Provide technical leadership for large-scale engineering projects· Provide Value Stream Mapping for simplifying the process flow along with Statistical AnalysisKey job responsibilitiesOwn the design and development of engineering solutions for complex material handling challenges considering human/equipment interactions for the India fulfillment network• Lead and coordinate concept and design development efforts for optimal solutions for the India fulfillment network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, ergonomics, associate experience, operational considerations and site layout• Work closely with vendors, suppliers and other teams to create innovative solutions• Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors• Conduct detailed design review after implementation in partnering with WHS and Operations• Collaborate with the launch team to ensure every detail is thought through and documented using a layout, module or Standard Operating Procedure and change control• Develop, document and update design standards in conjunction with worldwide design teams• Build strong working relationships with key company partners such as IN Launch team, Worldwide Design team, IN Procurement, IT, Loss Prevention, RME, WHS, Change Management, IN Operations, IN ACES and IN Capacity Planning team.

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- Willing to travel to different sites across India to interact with internal and external business and technical leadersA day in the life1. Lead the conception and execution of intricate material handling solutions.2. Collaborate with multiple teams, stakeholders, vendors, and suppliers to create innovative designs, while managing several high-profile projects.3. Conduct post-implementation design reviews4. Collaborate with the pre-construction and launch team for comprehensive documentation, and update design standards.5. Foster robust relationships with key internal teams and travel across sites spread across India for crucial interactions.6. Drive strategic design initiatives within the teamAbout the teamIN-Engineering team is responsible for Layout Design & Engineering of Amazon operated buildings in India. We do Solution Engineering, Design of MHE, Warehouse Automation, Storage & 4M and Controls Engineering. We work on existing buildings to retrofits for capacity enhancement through structural changes to improve productivity, safety & associate experience. We create future templates as per business requirements while introducing technology & innovation in Operation process create operation layouts with man & material flow, storage & processing, cafeteria, L&D; area, amenities block, dock, yard, MEP service utilities with vehicle and truck parking. We get the design signed off by stakeholders that include ACES, Operations, Safety, RME, SLP, HR, IT and WW Engineering team. We are responsible to release Shelving & MHE Automation RFP and their design approval with IQ/OQ support. For new building launch, we provide the Processing 4M to project team. We do vendor evaluation to introduce current vendors for Shelving, Cart, Workstation and MHE.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree- 5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience- Bachelor's degree- Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutionsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Preferred qualifications- Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level- Experience working with and managing third party vendors- Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturingOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the ap