Job Description

DESCRIPTIONWe, at Amazon, continually strive to be the most customer-centric company on earth. In this endeavour, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people.
The Building Design team is accountable for most efficient designs for India, MENA and APAC. We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team as Lead Architect (IN) within Amazon Fulfilment network. If you are passionate about the Customer Experience, think and act globally and have the ability to contribute to new innovations in Building Design space, this is the challenge you are looking for!The ideal candidate will possess a architecture background that enables him/her to undertake the challenges of designing and innovating to provide most effective solutions and a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically in aligning building design with the larger objectives of the business.You\'ll be a part of a diverse team of architects, electrical engineers, Project Managers, MEP Engineers, real estate transaction managers. You will interact with reliability and maintenance engineers (RME), security experts, operations managers, safety and other vital roles. You\'ll collaborate with people across Amazon Fulfilment Network to help us deliver the highest standards while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you\'ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.As the Subject Matter Expert, you will design and uphold the architecture and interiors standards following a process-oriented approach.
The role will entail working on warehouse and logistics designs in IN, APAC and MENA, right from site masterplanning to developing details of interiors. It will be to lead and drive innovation and standardisation of architectural and interior design and implementation across the geographies. The designs will have to be integrated with DEI and PwD compliance norms and meeting local code compliance. The position involves working with multiple internal and external stakeholders, developing consultants, vendors and contractors to scale up to standards defined.
Along with technical expertise, excellent communication skills, ability to provide solutions navigating through a matrix organization and essential skills.The major tasks and responsibilities will involve (but not limited to) the following-
1. Developing and reviewing designs for all building formats at Amazon.
2. Supporting the Real Estate and Project Managers on technical aspects
3. Developing pool of consultants and contractors
4. Working with internal and external teams to bring in the right design standards
5. Engaging with stakeholders across regions to drive cross-geography programs on updating and upholding building standards.
6. Working with Design Consultants and vendors to review and implement the right designsA day in the life
This role will involve engagement with design engineers, Project Managers, Operations, Safety, Maintenance team internally, to deliver on strategic as well as tactical levels. External engagement will be with Design Consultants and vendors.About the team
This role will be a part of Amazon Building Design Team for India, MENA and APAC. Our team is accountable for ensuring meeting the key business requirements, upholding safety in design and compliance. We continuously innovate to better ourselves, working with internal and external stakeholders.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor\'s degree
- 7+ years of manufacturing or manufacturing engineering experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced levelPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in complex work environments, including (but not limited to robotics, automation, diagnostic and test equipment)
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement principles & techniques

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