Functional Safety Process Engineering
Resume:
Engineering Executive
517-***-**** **********@*****.*** Jacksonville, FL
Jakob Simon
SUMMARY
Innovative and data-driven engineering executive with 15+ years of cross-industry experience leading global process optimization, automation, and safety initiatives. Proven ability to build and scale high-impact teams, drive strategic capital investments, and deliver measurable results in fast-paced Fortune 500 environments. Trusted thought leader in functional safety, renewable energy integration, and large-scale operational transformations. Executive-level collaborator across product, engineering, sustainability, and regulatory compliance functions.
EXPERIENCE
Principal Process Engineering Mgr. 2022 - Present
Amazon Bellvue, Washington
US
Responsible for exercising strong technical judgment to facilitate discussions, influence business-critical designs, and understand system interdependencies and limitations.
Established and guided the team responsible for building Amazon’s first comprehensive process standards for the AR Sortable IXD and Slotted DC business lines, contributing to improvements in safety, storage, and sustainability.
Delivered a 16% reduction in damages by leading the deployment of a defect- monitoring sensor strategy and transitioning program ownership to technology teams. (inbound)
Served as the head of Inbound Automation to assess and implement automation initiatives in global fulfillment centers, concentrating on fluid load management and advancing containerization strategies for inbound and outbound operations. Managed multimillion-dollar capital planning and business case development, influencing global design decisions.
Served as executive technical sponsor for initiatives integrating safety validation, process engineering, and carbon impact reduction. Sr. Manager, North America Facilities
Engineering & Construction (FEC)
05/2016 - 01/2022
Amazon Nashville, Tennessee
US
Responsible for identifying, sourcing, and developing technical solutions for Amazon's business needs while hiring, training, and developing backend resources to ensure long-term deployment support.
Directed engineering strategy for Amazon’s largest facility expansions across North America, including greenfield and brownfield developments. Influenced technology roadmaps and resolved design risk escalations using regulatory frameworks (OSHA, NFPA, ISO, etc.).
Launched functional safety programs across fulfillment network (ISO 13849, IEC 60204, ISO 26262).
Oversaw Hydrogen Fuel Cell PSM strategy; led cross-functional teams in clean energy infrastructure planning.
Represented Amazon in ISO and ANSI standards committees to align emerging regulations with operational needs.
PROJECTS
Containerization
Led the end-to-end transformation of
Amazon's North American
containerization ecosystem,
integrating 1,800 diverse facility types
into a unified network managing over
150 million containers and supporting
700 million internal daily moves,
significantly enhancing throughput,
standardization, and agility.
FEC- Facilities, Engineering, &
Construction
Launched Amazon’s Technical
Solutions team (rebranded as FEC),
scaling from 3 to 60+ engineers over
4 years and enabling the adaptation
and deployment of 76 automation
technologies across Amazon's global
fulfillment, transportation, and
logistics network.
SKILLS
Global Process Optimization &
Operational Excellence, Functional
Safety (IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO
26262), Automation & Robotics
Deployment, Hydrogen Fuel Cell &
Clean Energy Infrastructure Planning,
Environmental, Health, and Safety
(EHS) Leadership, Technology
Roadmap & Risk Management,
Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, NFPA,
ISO, ANSI, DOD, DOE, FERC),
Organizational Change Management,
M&A Integration & Business
Integration
CERTIFICATION
Functional Safety Expert (TUV
Nord)
The Certified Functional Safety
Application Expert (CFSAE)
certification validates advanced
expertise in the application of
functional safety standards such as
IEC 61508, ISO 13849, and related
sector-specific standards. It
demonstrates the ability to assess,
design, and implement safety-related
systems, ensuring risk reduction and
compliance across industrial
automation, machinery, and process
industries.
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EXPERIENCE
Global Engineering Manager 05/2013 - 04/2016
ADCO Jackon Michigan, US
Adco Products, later acquired by Royal Adhesives and Sealants, is a chemical investment and holding company. In this role, I leveraged internal resources to standardize technology, equipment, and processes as much as practically feasible across all global locations, minimizing engineering resource requirements and reducing operational costs.
Led global engineering and sustainability teams across manufacturing sites in North America and EMEA.
Spearheaded recycling and emissions programs, achieving 63% reduction in solid waste over 24 months.
Drove cross-functional deployment of robotics, AGVs, and ergonomic solutions reducing labor injuries.
Partnered with global procurement and 3PL partners to scale capacity amid growth constraints.
Leveraged safety engineering strategies to upgrade production equipment, driving year-over-year reductions in TRIR and removing three facilities from the company's serious offenders list.
National Account Manager 05/2010 - 05/2016
US Ecology Detroit Michigan,
United States
Oversaw a $120 million portfolio of strategic national accounts, driving growth, retention, and profitability across key industrial sectors. Led contract negotiations, solution development, and executive engagement to deliver complex environmental services.
Grew US Ecology retail waste program from 5.6 million to 56.3 million YOY Led financial analysis of the North American market, supporting the closure of two and the opening of three TSDF facilities to optimize revenue, improve network efficiency, and reduce workforce attrition. Hired and trained the first dedicated retail sales team and account specialists EDUCATION
Master of Occupational Safety and Health 2010 - 2015 Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL
Bachelors of Project Management & Finance 2009 - 2013 Siena Heights University Adrian, MI
CERTIFICATION
Machine Safety Expert (TUV
Nord)
The Certified Machinery Safety
Expert (CMSE®) certification is a
globally recognized qualification that
demonstrates comprehensive
knowledge of machinery safety,
including risk assessment, functional
safety, and international standards
such as ISO 12100 and ISO 13849. It
equips professionals to ensure the
safe design, integration, and
operation of machinery in compliance
with regulatory and industry best
practices.
INTERESTS
Green Energy
Pioneered enzymatic biodiesel
production as the second
producer in the U.S., transforming
a lab-scale experiment into
W2Fuel—a commercial facility
with a 12-million-gallon annual
production capacity—through
private investor backing and
strategic scaling.
Occupational Safety
Proud to support the OSHA
Voluntary Protection Program
Open PLC
Supporter of the OpenPLC
project, driving awareness and
adoption of open-source, IEC
61131-3 compliant control
platforms. Committed to
advancing accessible and flexible
automation solutions for
education, prototyping, and
industrial applications.
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