Description The role could be based in different sites in Germany, Uk, Spain, Italy and France. Are you interested in launching the next generation of Amazon SC’s in Europe? Do you want to be part of the ongoing growth and expansion of Amazon’s infrastructure? Do you want to be a Subject Matter Expert concerning SC Yard design? Are you reluctant to apply because you’re concerned you don’t have the right qualifications? The Global Engineering Services Team has a full training plan and support network to help you grow and succeed within this role. The Middle Mile Engineering Programs (MMEP) Innovation & Engineering is looking for a Simulations and Optimization Engineer to join the team. The role is empowered to challenge status quo and directly influence future infrastructure designs. In cooperation with other GES stakeholders, including but not limited to WWRE & Design, ACES/PE, AR, Ops, the team aims to optimize building designs, modules, and processes, in ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and AA experience related to SC. The candidate will ensure our future buildings, retrofits and expansions will both attend to the operational excellence requirements and have frugal solutions. Starting from the Inbound vehicle and volume profile, indicators of the to be processed volume hourly distribution is available. This is the starting point for process centric design. Working backwards from minimum manual interactions with shipments, the Simulation and Optimization Engineer has to create material flow concepts and evaluate them against True North processes, productivity and costs. Through simulation, specific business cases will be modelled and assessed with internal and external subject matter experts. Through simulation of alternative scenarios and identified areas to improve, concepts will be validated. An in depth report including clear recommendations and actions to meet the desired state will close the loop. Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? This position, based in Germany (Berlin), Uk (London), Italy (Milan), Spain (Madrid or Barcelona) and France (Paris), involves up to 40% travel throughout EMEA, connecting with our Middle Mile operations and corporate offices across the region. Key job responsibilities • Design, develop, and simulate engineering solutions for complex yard, material handling, and supply chain operational challenges • Create material flow concepts and evaluate them against True North processes, productivity, and costs • Develop models and run "what-if" scenarios to drive optimal solutions and year-on-year savings • Analyze simulation results with internal and external Subject Matter Experts • Work with diverse customer groups to solve business problems and provide data-driven solutions • Create Material Flow Diagrams and provide data-driven process and engineering-related advice to leadership through written narrative business documents (leveraging CAD Drawings, operations process paths rates etc) • Conduct post-mortem analyses on simulations after implementation of new designs • Support the closing of gaps between current and desired states, working backwards from True North processes and available data • Demonstrate the ability to learn, adapt to changing circumstances, and deliver results in ambiguous environments Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any discipline), Operations, or a related field and proven experience in the specialty, • Experience with automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing, • Experience with process design based on Lean Principles • Experience must involve ownership/management of simulations and process engineering projects • Experience using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (SQL, Excel data analysis) • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and motivate project teams • Ability to make decisions under pressure and use initiative • Proficiency in simulation software and data analysis tools Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you. • Master’s degree in Engineering (any discipline), 2-5 years Operations, or a related field • French, Polish, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy\_page ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. m/w/d Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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