2D Layout Engineer (Industrial Engineering)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Relocating to Austin, TX in March 2027)

Job Description

Amazon is seeking a 2D Layout Engineer to lead end-to-end factory and site layout planning, including building-level and campus-level design. The role focuses on optimizing manufacturing facilities, production systems, material flow, warehouse operations, and site infrastructure to support large-scale manufacturing growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead factory layout design across manufacturing lines, warehouse/storage areas, material flow, people flow, and support spaces.
• Develop long-term site master plans for capacity expansion and future scalability.
• Create and maintain block layouts and detailed 2D/3D layouts using Plan of Record (POR) and business requirements.
• Establish layout standards, governance, drafting standards, and change management processes.
• Design and optimize material flow, including inbound, WIP, internal logistics, and outbound finished goods.
• Manage site layouts, including building placement, truck movement, dock doors, yards, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Optimize dock utilization, yard flow, and transportation interfaces.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, Construction, and EHS teams.
• Perform data-driven analysis to improve space utilization, labor productivity, flow efficiency, and cost.
• Integrate PFEP (Plan for Every Part) into storage strategies, packaging, and line-side delivery.
• Track layout performance metrics, including flow distance, aisle utilization, space density, throughput, and bottlenecks.
• Support capacity planning through OEE, cycle time analysis, and throughput simulations.
• Drive factory densification and eliminate non-value-added movement.
• Support installation, commissioning, and layout validation during construction and production ramp-up.
• Present layout analysis and recommendations to executive leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in site/factory layout planning, industrial engineering, or manufacturing systems.
• Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments such as automotive, battery, energy, or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of site planning, material flow, and facility design principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in greenfield site development and large-scale factory ramp-up.
• Experience in site master planning, yard design, dock strategy, and infrastructure planning.
• Hands-on experience with PFEP, warehouse design, and material handling systems (AGVs, AMRs, and conveyors).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar 2D/3D layout design tools.
• Experience with simulation tools such as FlexSim.
• Knowledge of OEE, line balancing, takt time, cycle time analysis, capacity modeling, and labor industrial engineering.
• Experience working with construction and facilities teams.
• Familiarity with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in site design.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Cross-functional project management and stakeholder coordination.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Systems-thinking mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.