Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, 1MHS - Field Fixed

Amazon.com, Inc.•Seattle, WA

34d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive complex manufacturing process development and optimization for Amazon's internal industrial product manufacturing operations. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and scaling manufacturing capabilities while ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering
5+ years of manufacturing, process, industrial engineering experience
Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation and logistics, or fulfillment and distribution centers
Experience developing products for large volume production
Experience solving problems with technology in the Automotive & Manufacturing industries
Experience leading process improvements
Experience in mentoring, leading, or managing more junior engineers

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive or other high-volume manufacturing environments
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and quality management systems
Experience with process automation and Industry 4.0 technologies
Background in continuous improvement methodologies
Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex manufacturing processes and sub-systems that drive operational excellence across multiple production lines.
Develop manufacturing system architectures and own process validation methodologies that ensure consistent quality output.
Create and implement comprehensive test strategies that verify manufacturing process capability and stability.
Drive strategic manufacturing decisions that balance quality, cost, and scalability requirements.
Identify and tackling intrinsically complex manufacturing challenges that impact product quality, availability, and costs across our operations.
Develop mechanisms to prevent recurring issues and standardize best practices, while influencing product design decisions early in development.
Establish scalable manufacturing best practices and standard work procedures that can be implemented across different manufacturing sites.
Partner extensively with cross-functional teams to integrate manufacturing requirements into product development cycles.
Lead vendor and supplier relationships, driving manufacturing technology selection decisions that align with our operational goals.
Implement process controls and improvement initiatives that enhance our manufacturing capabilities through collaboration with quality and operations teams.
Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance across manufacturing operations, helping to build and maintain our engineering excellence.
Lead complex projects that require coordination across multiple teams and manufacturing sites.
Develop and implement metrics to track manufacturing performance and drive improvements, while creating comprehensive documentation and training materials that enable knowledge transfer and operational consistency.
Impact our ability to scale manufacturing operations efficiently while maintaining Amazon's high standards for quality and reliability.

Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market.
Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amazon is a total compensation company.
Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume