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Senior Engineer, RFE, JCFS

Amazon is a global leading company providing millions of products to customers, known as the most customer-centric company on Earth.
Sakai, Osaka, Japan
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Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Logistics
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Description For Senior Engineer, RFE, JCFS

Amazon Japan is seeking a Senior Engineer for their JCFS (Japan Customer Fulfillment Services) division to lead the design and implementation of material handling equipment in fulfillment centers. This role is crucial in Amazon's mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.

As a Senior Engineer in the Retrofit Engineering team, you will be responsible for managing facility modification projects in existing fulfillment and sort centers. The role encompasses five key management areas: safety, quality, process, equipment, and budget management. You'll work closely with global engineering teams to implement cutting-edge technologies and improve fulfillment capabilities in Japan.

Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing high-efficiency material handling equipment to meet medium and long-term inbound/outbound capacity plans. You'll collaborate with global engineering teams to introduce advanced processes and enhance next-generation capabilities. The role requires working with domestic and international partners to optimize costs, expand procurement capabilities, and improve adaptability to changes.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional engineering skills, demonstrate leadership in team collaboration, and be a self-starter. You should have outstanding technical problem-solving abilities, excellent project management skills, and experience working on large-scale global projects. The ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, both internally and externally, is crucial.

The position involves flexible working hours with the possibility of early morning or night shifts when required. During construction periods, you may need to stay near fulfillment centers. The team typically consists of 3-6 engineers working collaboratively to solve challenges and support each other.

This role offers the opportunity to work on significant projects that directly impact Amazon's operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and maintains high safety and quality standards.

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Responsibilities For Senior Engineer, RFE, JCFS

  • Lead engineering teams to increase inbound/outbound capacity
  • Design and implement material handling equipment for inventory storage
  • Provide technical leadership in large-scale engineering projects
  • Lead innovative design of optimal inbound/outbound methods considering site layout, equipment specs, and process design
  • Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to achieve high-quality, low-cost solutions
  • Collaborate with global engineering teams to implement latest technologies

Requirements For Senior Engineer, RFE, JCFS

  • Experience in logistics (material handling, storage) or manufacturing equipment design and implementation
  • 3+ years experience leading engineering teams
  • Experience with CAD software design
  • Experience working with international teams and external vendors
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office for data analysis and technical reports
  • Bilingual communication skills in Japanese and English (conversational level, proposal comprehension)

Benefits For Senior Engineer, RFE, JCFS

  • Flexible work hours
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Global work environment

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