Process Engineer, Reverse Logistics Operations

re:Cycle Reverse Logistics is an electronics processing, reuse, and recycling company that works to extend the life of used electronic equipment through reuse, repair, and recycling. We are a stand-alone company within the Amazon corporate family that provides IT Asset Disposition services to other Amazon companies with a specialization in the handling of valuable electronic equipment that was originally used in data centres. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!

re:Cycle Reverse Logistics is looking for a talented, driven, and highly organized Process Engineer in support of our Reverse Logistics program as we expand our global engineering capabilities; NPI (new product introduction), (industrial) automation, maintenance, continuous improvement through process iteration & hardware development, deploy and maintain new internal tests capabilities keeping equipment time-to-repair to a minimum.
This role will be highly impactful to the business and very customer focused. In this role, you will interact with several cross functional teams including: Operations, Hardware Engineering, Software Development, Safety, Security, Procurement, Legal and 3PLs

As Process Engineer, you will have a solid foundation in lean manufacturing methodology; value stream mapping, time-study exercises, process line flows/operation, line balancing, problem solving, project management, data analysis, quality & safety systems, Kaizen, URS/FRD & BRD development.

Key job responsibilities
· Define, oversee and drive “design of experiments” activities to iterate on process and automate mundane & repetitive activities.
· Coordinate with internal and external stake holders to improve processes through data analysis, software integration and hardware design & implementation.
· Identify and define new processes as necessary.
· Develop detailed user & functional requirement documents defining project success for effective scoping & budgeting for complex problems.
· Delivery; exceptional customer obsession, clear & concise communication skills, program/project execution within defined scope, schedule & budget,
· Develop documentation - SOP’s. Visual Aids and RAMS for safe handling and process operation.
· Develop/review process flow mapping for optimal process in accordance with security requirements.
· Develop and implement RACI charts ensuring all stake holders are informed of responsibilities and eliminate ambiguity.
· Project Management to ensure stake holders are informed of responsibilities and eliminate ambiguity.

About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- · Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, 3+ years of experience in using reporting and analytical tools, such as Excel, Tableau, Minitab etc.
- · Bachelor's Degree in Technical or business discipline or other related quantitative discipline.
- · Experience and knowledge of line assembly/disassembly process.
- · Advanced knowledge in administration of warehouse management system/shop-floor system.
- · Experience with physical layout of process flows, value stream mapping, time-studies for optimal efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

- · Excellent critical & creative thinking with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer.
- · Knowledge of lean manufacturing - process flows, line balancing, kaizen.
- · Experience with line automation (assembly/manufacturing) and sortation systems an advantage.
- · Experience and/knowledge of IT industry (server components) an advantage.
- · Practical experience with Lean Six Sigma methodology.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, KY, Florence - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually