Industrial Design Implementation Engineering (IDIE) is seeking an experienced Sr. Architectural Designer to join the Design Engineering team. Our team works on pilot building projects for Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh Fulfillment and Distribution Centers. We also provide support for existing network grocery projects. This individual will be responsible for creating and maintaining designs for buildings under the above business lines. This includes end to end design support for buildings from concept to execution, engineering existing sites for value and efficiency, and creating and maintaining drawing standards for multiple business lines. Drawings will require a high level of detail using various CAD programs. A successful candidate will be able to collaborate with internal and external teams to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions with ambiguous guidelines. They will also be able work on multiple projects with various timelines while influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.

Key job responsibilities
Complete schematic designs for complex projects.

Partner with internal and external teams to streamline site layouts for value and efficiency.

Create design solutions that can scale and execute solutions with clear communication and documentation.

Maintain standards for multiple business lines, and create them for new building types.

Create drawings with a high level of detail using various CAD programs as tools to communicate with internal and external teams.

Driving programmatic roll-outs for key initiatives

A day in the life
If you thrive in an ever-changing environment, then we want to talk to you. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams, external consultants and vendors throughout the development process. This candidate must have a professional and positive demeanor and possess the ability to communicate effectively with business partners at every level, including leadership. In this role you must be able to act as the primary source of contact but still have the confidence to ask for help.

About the team
The Industrial Design team is a small but growing part of the larger Worldwide Grocery team responsible for designing the buildings that fulfill online grocery orders. We are an exciting, fast-moving business unit, where everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work effectively in a highly collaborative environment. The work is fast paced and exciting. Our goal is to get the highest quality food to our customers fast. • Professional Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field
• 7+ years of experience in the job offered or related occupation of Design/Innovation, Research & Development, Manufacturing/Process/ Industrial Engineering, or related.
• Fulfillment/Distribution Center experience
• Ability to work within an ambiguous environment and manage change
• Experience in technical leadership for large-scale industrial projects.
• Proficiency using AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam required
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of owning projects from start to finish – self-starter and self-directed
• Proactive and flexible attitude; willingness to take an “all hands-on deck” approach
• 30% of travel expected • Master's Degree or other advanced degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Process Engineering or related field
• Experience designing large industrial kitchen projects is preferred
• Experience with grocery logistics and related automation around the food handling space
• Experience in production kitchens logistics, including knowledge of hot/cold kitchen equipment and their vendors, food production flow, and food safety requirement knowledge.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, BIM360, and other Autodesk related software
• Ability to work independently in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to manage, influence, negotiate, and communicate with external business partners and internal teams to meet organizational needs.

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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $175,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.