Amazon Manufacturing Services (AMS) is seeking an experienced Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to join our One MHS advanced manufacturing team. This role will serve as a critical bridge between our manufacturing operations and product engineering teams driving manufacturing excellence through deep technical expertise in metals fabrication and automation technologies.
The ideal candidate will lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews across new and existing product programs partnering with product engineering early in the design cycle to ensure components and assemblies are optimized for cost quality and production efficiency before they reach the addition to DFM this role is responsible for identifying and executing throughput improvement initiatives across current production lines including bottleneck analysis cycle time reduction setup optimization and capacity planning to maximize output against existing equipment and labor constraints.
Key job responsibilities
Lead manufacturing process development and optimization across multiple fabrication technologies including roll forming sheet metal fabrication stamping punching welding and die casting
Provide expert Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback to product engineering teams ensuring designs are optimized for manufacturability quality and cost
Drive implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and automation solutions to achieve world-class operational efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally with product engineers operations teams and supply chain partners to resolve complex manufacturing challenges
Develop and implement process control strategies quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead capital equipment selection specification and commissioning activities
Mentor junior engineers and manufacturing technicians on best practices and technical problem-solving
Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through production ramp
Utilize PLM systems to manage product data engineering changes and manufacturing documentation throughout the product development lifecycle
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering or other STEM field
- 7 years of industrial engineer operations engineer manufacturing engineer or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
- Experience designing complex systems for automation in logistics or manufacturing or experience with product development in automotive aerospace automation equipment or related field
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and process improvement methodologies
- Demonstrated expertise across multiple metals fabrication technologies: roll forming sheet metal fabrication stamping punching welding and die casting
- Proven ability to provide effective Design for Manufacturing feedback and influence product design decisions
- Experience with manufacturing process development validation and optimization
- Proficiency with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems and understanding of the product development process from concept through production
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Masters degree in Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related technical field
- 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-volume production environments
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies including laser cutting robotic welding and automated powder coating
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) ERP systems and digital manufacturing tools
- Advanced proficiency with PLM systems (e.g. Windchill Teamcenter Enovia) and integration with CAD/CAM tools
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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 WA Seattle - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually