Industrial Design Engineer Jobs in Washington
Industrial Design Engineer jobs in Washington are consistently active, with demand concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, consumer electronics, and medical device development, covering roles from entry-level product designers through senior principal engineers. Seattle, Bellevue, and Everett are the primary hiring metros, anchored by major employers such as Boeing, Microsoft, and Stryker, which maintain significant design and engineering operations across the region. The most sought-after specialties in Washington are human factors design, CAD-driven mechanical product development, and design for manufacturing within regulated industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
Global Engineering Services (GES) Operations Engineering (Ops Eng) is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Sr. Industrial Design Engineer to lead the initiative of developing and delivering next generation, world-class sortation and transportation systems. This position will have a direct impact on both design and process design engineering for GES, supporting the Concept Development & Design Team with retrofit designs for First Mile and Middle Mile projects, as well as controls & solutions development for future programs.
If the notion of leading engineering projects amongst the world's brightest talent to full potential excites you; if the idea of using advanced technologies to develop sortation and logistics systems in the multi-national powerhouse that is Amazon has your attention, then keep reading.
Are you an innovative leader that wants to design the next generation of world-class sortation centers and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the challenge of designing systems that leverage state-of-the-art automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and robotics appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!
We're looking to add a high-impact engineer to our team. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to design high-quality, cost-effective solutions for our fulfillment, sortation, and distribution systems. Your projects may include green-fields, brown-fields, and retrofits — spanning highly automated fulfillment centers, cross-dock facilities, and transportation centers. Projects will be a variety of template-based and designed-from-scratch, along with end-to-end ownership of Process Designs complementing each design effort.
You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Our team works on hundreds of projects each year. You will be challenged; you will learn; you will work on high-impact, high-visibility projects; you will grow.
This role requires up to 25% travel (regional and global) and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop innovative solutions to solve internal customers' challenges at low capital expenditure that are safe for associates and deliver high productivity.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective designs for the fulfillment, sortation, and transportation network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors, and vendors.
- Deeply understand the business and technical requirements of product integration from mechanical, electrical, and controls functions; evaluate solutions and make decisions that balance business value and technology risk.
- Help customers and engineering teams make appropriate trade-offs by considering the larger picture (e.g., business goals, throughput expectations, quality requirements, efficiency, maintainability, operability).
- Identify standards and drive consistent application of engineering changes across North America.
- Build strong working relationships with Fulfillment Center (FC) and Sort Center leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites, including Industrial Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, and Process Engineering stakeholders.
- Data mine and transform raw thoughts into clear technical documentation; demonstrate effective communication skills with the ability to execute the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions to make a compelling business case with senior executives.
About the team
Concept Engineering owns the front-end design development for First Mile retrofits. The pillar analyzes customer and operational challenges to define equipment requirements, develops high-level layouts to shape initial design solutions, identifies appropriate equipment and builds end-to-end process flows around building constraints, and collaborates with procurement teams to develop Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to source and execute projects.
Firm Engineering owns mechanical firm design for First Mile retrofits Middle Mile POR and Retrofits designs. The pillar also provides electrical, controls, and software integration support across all First and Middle Mile building types.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of design & innovation, research & development work experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a foreign equivalent
- Experience with design & innovation and research & development
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
- Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of specialty (with progressive responsibility) experience
- Master's degree in Engineering (any domain), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, electronic system design, and decision making
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience with design-in-safety
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.
LOCATION
USA, AZ, Tempe - 132,100.00 - 178,800.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 125,500.00 - 169,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 132,100.00 - 178,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Global Engineering Services (GES) Operations Engineering (Ops Eng) is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Sr. Industrial Design Engineer to lead the initiative of developing and delivering next generation, world-class sortation and transportation systems. This position will have a direct impact on both design and process design engineering for GES, supporting the Concept Development & Design Team with retrofit designs for First Mile and Middle Mile projects, as well as controls & solutions development for future programs.
If the notion of leading engineering projects amongst the world's brightest talent to full potential excites you; if the idea of using advanced technologies to develop sortation and logistics systems in the multi-national powerhouse that is Amazon has your attention, then keep reading.
Are you an innovative leader that wants to design the next generation of world-class sortation centers and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the challenge of designing systems that leverage state-of-the-art automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and robotics appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!
We're looking to add a high-impact engineer to our team. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to design high-quality, cost-effective solutions for our fulfillment, sortation, and distribution systems. Your projects may include green-fields, brown-fields, and retrofits — spanning highly automated fulfillment centers, cross-dock facilities, and transportation centers. Projects will be a variety of template-based and designed-from-scratch, along with end-to-end ownership of Process Designs complementing each design effort.
You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Our team works on hundreds of projects each year. You will be challenged; you will learn; you will work on high-impact, high-visibility projects; you will grow.
This role requires up to 25% travel (regional and global) and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop innovative solutions to solve internal customers' challenges at low capital expenditure that are safe for associates and deliver high productivity.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective designs for the fulfillment, sortation, and transportation network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors, and vendors.
- Deeply understand the business and technical requirements of product integration from mechanical, electrical, and controls functions; evaluate solutions and make decisions that balance business value and technology risk.
- Help customers and engineering teams make appropriate trade-offs by considering the larger picture (e.g., business goals, throughput expectations, quality requirements, efficiency, maintainability, operability).
- Identify standards and drive consistent application of engineering changes across North America.
- Build strong working relationships with Fulfillment Center (FC) and Sort Center leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites, including Industrial Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, and Process Engineering stakeholders.
- Data mine and transform raw thoughts into clear technical documentation; demonstrate effective communication skills with the ability to execute the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions to make a compelling business case with senior executives.
About the team
Concept Engineering owns the front-end design development for First Mile retrofits. The pillar analyzes customer and operational challenges to define equipment requirements, develops high-level layouts to shape initial design solutions, identifies appropriate equipment and builds end-to-end process flows around building constraints, and collaborates with procurement teams to develop Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to source and execute projects.
Firm Engineering owns mechanical firm design for First Mile retrofits Middle Mile POR and Retrofits designs. The pillar also provides electrical, controls, and software integration support across all First and Middle Mile building types.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of design & innovation, research & development work experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a foreign equivalent
- Experience with design & innovation and research & development
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
- Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of specialty (with progressive responsibility) experience
- Master's degree in Engineering (any domain), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, electronic system design, and decision making
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience with design-in-safety
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.
LOCATION
USA, AZ, Tempe - 132,100.00 - 178,800.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 125,500.00 - 169,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 132,100.00 - 178,800.00 USD annually
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Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial design engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Fusion 360
- Experience developing design documentation and prototypes for regulated or defense products
- Familiarity with human factors principles and design for manufacturability standards
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and procurement
- Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development from ideation through production-ready deliverables
Industrial Design Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a industrial design engineer in Washington?
Most industrial design engineer roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field. Washington does not have a state-issued license specific to industrial design engineers, but roles in aerospace or medical devices often require compliance with federal quality standards. Building a portfolio of CAD work and prototyping projects and targeting entry programs at Washington's large manufacturing employers is the most direct path.
How much do industrial design engineers make in Washington?
Industrial design engineers in Washington earn a median of about $129,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,010 for the lowest 10% to over $176,700 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire industrial design engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring industrial design engineers in Washington right now include Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of aerospace, defense, and medical device manufacturers means many openings are with companies operating within regulated design and production environments.
Which Washington cities have the most industrial design engineer jobs?
Bellevue and Seattle have the most industrial design engineer openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive volume through their dense concentration of consumer electronics and medical device firms, while Everett reflects Boeing's large aerospace design workforce, making it a significant source of openings despite its smaller overall size.
Are there remote industrial design engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're limited, because industrial design engineering involves hands-on prototyping, physical testing, and close collaboration with manufacturing teams that require on-site presence. About 0% of industrial design engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote work most common in the early conceptual and CAD modeling phases of a project rather than prototyping or production stages.
How can I get hired as a industrial design engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate rotational or associate design programs at Washington's large aerospace and medical device manufacturers, where Boeing, Stryker, and similar employers run structured early-career tracks. Adjacent roles such as design drafter, CAD technician, or product development coordinator are common lateral entry points. A strong portfolio showing end-to-end concept development and any exposure to SolidWorks or CATIA significantly improves your standing against other candidates without full professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to industrial design engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to industrial design engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across aerospace, medical devices, consumer electronics, and other industries. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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