Sr Product Cost Engineer Amazon Custom Modules

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The shouldcost engineer will be responsible for building detailed cost models bench marking component costs and supporting live negotiations with suppliers. You will interact with multiple levels within the organization and multiple functions and therefore will need to be adaptable in understanding the needs of different stakeholders.

Key job responsibilities
* Building detailed shouldcost models across different electro mechanical product (e.g. PCBAs mechanical server chassis) for new products and products in production.
* Driving excellence throughout the shouldcost modeling and establish mechanism to scale and streamline across similar products.
* Conducting shouldcost training and coach other junior cost engineers.
* You are the owner of ShouldCost Strategy and need to be customer obsessed while being independent enough to fully identify the appropriate value capture path.
* Influence and serve as an expert to aid in design for cost/value and improve product cost manufacturing cost and integration cost.
* Playing a critical technical fact base holder role in supplier negotiations.
* Travel: Candidates need to be willing to travel internationally 30 or more visiting suppliers and key functions to embed our ShouldCost approach

About the team
*Why AWS*
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*Work/Life Balance*
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*Inclusive Team Culture*
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BS/MS degree in relevant technical discipline.
8 to 10 years of experience working for a technology type company in product development related functions (manufacturing development innovation research design).
Experience in fundamental manufacturing processes and related cost impact in mechanical(stamping machining welding molding etc) or PCB and PCBA is preferred.
Professional knowledge of cost modeling methods and tools

Needs to demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills as the ability to deploy shouldcost modeling effectively and to get stakeholders to embed these practices will be critical to long term capability building.
Demonstrate broad business knowledge to manage interactions between business disciplines.
Experience in other related functions (such as cost engineering supplier auditing supply chain management) and change management experience gained e.g. in lean manufacturing or six sigma style programs considered a plus.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220200/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.