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 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 AWSs 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 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.
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Key job responsibilities
Operational Workflow Design & Strategy
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.
Material Flow Innovation
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.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
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.
About the team
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- Bachelors 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
- Masters 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
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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 and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at KY Florence - 139300.00 - 208000.00 USD annually