Industrial Designer, WHS Global Mobility

Company: Amazon
Location: Nashville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The Workplace Health and Safety Global Mobility (WGM) team ensures associate safety through prevention-focused design in Amazon's new buildings. We specialize in three critical operational areas: Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operations, Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) systems, and Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV) integration. This role directly impacts associate safety by implementing safety standards at the design phase, reducing operational risks through preventive measures, maintaining operational efficiency while prioritizing safety, and creating standardized safety protocols across global operations. You will collaborate with design engineering teams to develop and implement safety standards that protect associates while optimizing building efficiency. Your work ensures that new Amazon facilities incorporate safety considerations from the ground up, rather than retrofitting solutions later. The role focuses on prevention through design initiatives, risk assessment and mitigation strategies, global safety standard development, cross-functional team collaboration, and operational efficiency optimization. This position is integral to maintaining Amazon's commitment to workplace safety while supporting operational excellence. You will drive strategic safety initiatives that shape the future of our facilities, ensuring that safety considerations are built into every aspect of our building designs. Through your expertise, you will help create safer, more efficient workspace for Amazon associates worldwide. Key job responsibilities • You will lead prevention-through-design initiatives for mobile equipment safety across worldwide operations. This includes: • Analyze business requirements, throughput calculations, and simulation results to validate design safety • Partner with WGM teams and powered industrial vehicle technology team in Operations Engineering to mitigate PIT, MEWP, and AGV related risks in new building designs • Ensure building layouts meet safety standards for PIT, MEWP, and AGV operations • Define and implement best practices with global Mobility subject matter experts • Create solutions that address operational safety risks while maintaining building efficiency • Document design gaps and provide actionable solutions • Update policies based on regulatory changes and internal safety performance metrics • Involves travel 30-50% of the time A day in the life Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, or related field • 4 years of design experience • Proven experience validating and implementing design changes • Experience with full system development lifecycle and solution quality • Experience in AutoCAD, REVIT or any other CAD program • Design-for-Safety expertise • Consensus-building and communication skills • Master's degree in Engineering, Design, or related field • 6 years of design experience • Knowledge of CFR, ANSI, ISO, and OSHA standards • Technical writing experience • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities • Adaptability to fast-paced environments with changing priorities Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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 . USA, TN, Nashville - 94,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, WA, Bellevue - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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