Supply Chain Engineer Supply Chain Engineering and Operations

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How do you get items to customers quickly costeffectively andmost importantlysafely in less than an hour And how do you do it in a way that can scale Our teams of hundreds of scientists engineers aerospace professionals and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers and are excited for whats to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation apply stateoftheart technologies to solve real world delivery challenges and provide benefits to customers Prime Air is the place for you.

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!

Prime Air is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Engineer who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. Were looking for people who innovate and love solving hard problems. You will work hard have fun and of course make history!

As a Supply Chain Engineer at Amazon Prime Air you will be at the forefront enabling Amazons future delivery system. You will be technical leader within the supply base manufacturing team in developing and scaling Prime Airs manufacturing supplier network. You develop engagement models with suppliers establish mechanisms that help identify supplier manufacturing issues support root cause analysis and process improvement. You are a learner and doer at heart who continuously engages across business technical and operational teams to achieve amazing outcomes.

Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazons ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Key job responsibilities
Manage supplier performance to own quality cost and schedule
Create manufacturing documentation package for the supplier
Assess supplier capability to produce the product that meets rate and scale
Review and approve supplier proposed manufacturing process
Manage technical changes with supplier
Conduct supplier visits to qualify process and product
Establish and maintain performance tracking for yield quality and parts output
Become an Amazon Prime Air product and manufacturing expert
Lead nonrecurring supplier projects through the entire lifecycle from design prototype to production including onsite support for new product introductions and design/process development
Lead the supplier manufacturing capability assessments and onsite audits to support Prime Airs supplier selection process
Develop mechanisms to improve and enhance manufacturing performance
Manage and coordinate product development and product launches between Prime Air and its supplier network
Collaborate with Prime Airs manufacturing supplier network to implement instrumentation to monitor manufacturing processes
Responsible for supplier sustaining activities including change management design/process improvements and root cause analysis
Track and communicate project performance on qualitative and quantitative measures

Comprehensive knowledge in electronic manufacturing of power electronics / rechargeable lithium ion batteries / perception / communication / computing / control systems / avionics
Knowledge of electronics manufacturing: solder profiling automated optical inspection surface mount technology crimping PCB router programming and more
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with design engineering and suppliers on product development engineering/manufacturing specifications and new product launches
Demonstrated background in manufacturing outsourcing design for manufacturing (DFM) design for cost design for test and design for quality.
Ability to travel 30 globally to interact with internal and external business and technical leaders

Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
7 years of professional experience in a similar role
Experience working in aerospace manufacturing or with highly regulated products
Experience with new product introductions and scaling manufacturing
Ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly
Selfmotivated and ability to guide a team to solving ambiguous problems

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.