Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics & Sustainable Packaging

The Mechanical Engineer Manager is responsible for the team to designs automated packaging platforms and supporting systems to enable faster and more efficient delivery to Amazon's customers.

The primary role of the Mechanical Engineer Manager is to provide technical leadership,ownership and refinement of the packaging platforms and automation systems. Working with the Electrical and Controls teams, the Mechanical Engineer will execute the design and manufacturing of Amazon's in-house packaging machinery and automation.

Key job responsibilities
- Manage and lead the Mechanical Engineering team
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to design and execute packaging machinery and automation projects
- Lead the mechanical design work-streams, including modeling, load/bearing calculations, and 3D/2D design
- Ensure project documentation is complete and scalable for manufacturing
- Support safety certification of projects/platforms
- Participate in meetings to optimize for customer experience, supply chain, and sustainability

About the team
The Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging (MSP) team develops automated solutions and sustainable packaging across Amazon's operations, focusing on customer experience and waste reduction.

Basic Qualifications

Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
5+ years experience managing and leading an engineering team
BA in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
8+ years packaging machinery design experience
Proficiency in 3D design and simulation software including but not limited to Ansys, Creo, Catia, Solidworks

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience with the project management of technical projects
PLM, GD&T, and manufacturing process knowledge
Understanding of packaging machinery safety standards
Operations experience in a manufacturing environment
Advanced simulation expertise

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