Amazon Japan is seeking a Construction Associate for their Retrofit Engineering team within JCFS (Japan Customer Fulfillment Services). This role focuses on managing the renovation and construction projects at existing fulfillment centers and sort centers. The position involves overseeing Material Handling Equipment (MHE) implementation to achieve Amazon's rapid delivery capabilities.
The role combines technical engineering expertise with project management skills, requiring close coordination with various stakeholders including vendors, internal teams, and global engineering groups. You'll be responsible for managing construction schedules, ensuring quality control, maintaining safety standards, and handling budget management for large-scale renovation projects.
Working in a flexible environment, you'll be part of a 3-4 person engineering team managing projects that typically run from 10 months to 2 years. During construction phases, you'll be based near the fulfillment centers, with early morning site visits being common. The position offers flexible working hours to accommodate personal circumstances while ensuring project deliverables are met.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in logistics or manufacturing equipment who wants to be part of Amazon's continuous innovation in fulfillment center operations. You'll be contributing to projects that directly impact Amazon's ability to maintain its competitive edge in rapid delivery services while working with cutting-edge material handling equipment and automation systems.