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Regional Quality & Benchmarking Specialist

Kansas City, MOOnsiteFull Time$119,600–$161,700 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • parts cage quality standards
  • vendor defect rates
  • standard work processes
  • risk-based forecasting tools
  • asset failure probability
  • Continuous Improvement
  • AMS Standards
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Reliability Engineering

Nice to have

  • Lean Management
  • Six Sigma
  • operations engineer tools
  • analytical tools
  • metrics and reporting
  • presentations

Role summary

Amazon is seeking a Regional Quality & Benchmarking Specialist to build and implement quality systems for its Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team. This role involves guiding field teams, evaluating RME performance, and implementing best practices to improve reliability metrics. Responsibilities include developing parts cage quality standards, creating risk-based forecasting tools, defining standard work procedures, conducting field audits, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years in maintenance or engineering, project management, and Microsoft Office proficiency. Lean Management, Six Sigma, and data analysis experience are preferred.

Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all of the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!

About the Role:
As the Regional Quality & Benchmarking Specialist, you will build and implement quality systems for Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME). You will guide field teams in creating effective decision-making tools for site managers, evaluate Fulfillment Center RME performance, and implement best practices to improve reliability metrics year over year. You will be instrumental in leading Amazon RME towards World Class Maintenance.

What Do We Offer?
Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait, there’s more: We provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!

Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- You will develop parts cage quality standards by creating work benches, tracking quality data and vendor defect rates, and building standard work processes for parts quality management
- You will create risk-based forecasting tools that help site maintenance leaders prioritize work based on asset failure probability and partner with central reliability and RAPA teams to develop tracking automation for audit and parts mechanisms
- You will define RME standard work procedures for maintenance quality, timing, and structure across all sites and providers, while conducting regular field audits to analyze performance against best practices
- You will lead network-wide Continuous Improvement initiatives using AMS Standards and validate new company-wide Program Management (PM) processes that meet safety and effectiveness standards
- You will be able to travel domestically up to 80% Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, or Reliability Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience
- 5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience
- 5+ years of directly managing and being responsible for multiple large projects experience
- 5+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools
- PMP certificate
- Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and reporting
- Experience communicating and delivering presentations to customers, stakeholders, and/or teammates

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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 inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.



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    Explain how you would use data analysis to identify areas of improvement within a warehouse environment.

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    What strategies would you employ to maintain workplace safety standards among warehouse associates?

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    How would you determine the most effective delivery routes for drivers, considering factors like traffic, weather, and package volume?

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    Discuss your approach to maintaining quality control throughout the fulfillment process, from order placement to delivery.

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    How would you go about training and onboarding new employees to efficiently perform their roles within a fast-paced warehouse setting?

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