Sr. Process Engineer, AWS Manufacturing and Repair

Amazon • Florence, KY

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About The Position

AWS Manufacturing & Repair operations is focused on automated assembly solutions
where innovative solutions are needed to accelerate overall manufacturing time,
working backwards from customers to increase critical capacity for AWS services
by improving yield and reliability while reducing cycle time. This new highly
cross-functional initiative brings together critical expertise from a wide-range
of Amazon teams dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer expectations through
innovative validation processes and Amazon operational excellence.

We are seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to own the operational workflow and design
for a new manufacturing and repair program dedicated to innovating material
movement workflow in and around automated assembly processes. In this role, you
will design and implement end-to-end material flow strategies, develop
operational processes from concept through execution, and establish the
foundational workflows that enable efficient manufacturing and repair operations
at scale. You will work in an ambiguous environment where the business problem
is known, but the technical strategy and operational framework must be developed
from the ground up. You will investigate and develop strategies and concepts to
frame solution sets that optimize material handling, minimize bottlenecks, and
integrate seamlessly with automated assembly systems. Your work will directly
impact the efficiency, quality, and scalability of AWS's manufacturing and
repair operations for business-critical platforms.

AWS Manufacturing & Repair is a part of the broader AWS Infrastructure Services
team which owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global
infrastructure. We are the teams who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS
data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling
equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they
rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables
impacting the supply chain — and we're looking for talented people who want to
help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers,
supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital
roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest
standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at
the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive
culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the
largest cloud services company on Earth!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
• 5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical), Operations Research, or related fields
• Experience in data center engineering or operations
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation and logistics, or fulfillment and distribution centers
• Experience using advanced simulation modeling tools (Flexsim, Arena, Simio, etc.)
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management System Software including Warehouse control systems
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience working in a cloud based development and production environment such as AWS
• Experience designing and launching new products from the ground up
• 2+ years of developing diverse supplier strategies and executing on sourcing activities experience
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement principles & techniques

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end operational workflow design for manufacturing and repair processes, from material receipt through final product delivery.
• Develop and implement material movement strategies that optimize flow in and around automated assembly processes.
• Design operational processes that balance throughput, quality, cost, and safety requirements.
• Create process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and workflow documentation that enable scalable operations.
• Investigate and resolve complex operational problems, implementing effective and efficient solutions.
• Make strategic decisions on process architecture with implications for program deliverables and long-term operational excellence.
• Innovate material handling solutions that integrate with automated assembly systems, robotics, and manufacturing equipment.
• Design material flow patterns that minimize handling, reduce cycle time, and eliminate waste.
• Develop strategies for managing work-in-process (WIP) inventory, buffer locations, and material staging areas.
• Partner with automation teams to ensure material movement workflows align with equipment capabilities and constraints.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize material flow.
• Identify opportunities for automation and mechanization of material handling processes.
• Lead high-impact, large-scale, cross-functional projects involving manufacturing engineering, facilities, automation, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Facilitate teamwork and lead discussions to unpack and decompose complex operational challenges.
• Build cross-functional support by demonstrating ownership, being Right A Lot, and maintaining a strong backbone when presenting unpopular positions.
• Influence design teams to adopt Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles that enable efficient material flow.
• Partner with suppliers and equipment vendors to develop material handling solutions and establish operational requirements.
• Communicate operational strategies clearly to senior leadership, providing data-driven recommendations.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level