Assembly Manager, Amazon Manufacturing Services

Amazon Manufacturing Services is an internal Amazon service specializing in the production of high-quality components through additive manufacturing (3D printing) CNC machining welding sheet metal fabrication powder coating and assembly. We serve design engineers product developers operations engineers and retail product concept testing teams across Amazon.

About the Role
AMS seeks an Assembly Manager to lead our assembly and sub-assembly operations within our world-class manufacturing facility. You will own day-to-day execution on the assembly floor supervise a team of assembly operators and sub-assembly technicians and ensure builds go out complete correct and on time. Assembly is the last step before the customer sees the product so this role owns the final quality gate for machined fabricated and 3D printed components as they come together into finished assemblies. This is a hands-on floor leadership role focused on daily execution team development and steady improvement to build quality and throughput.


Key job responsibilities
Assembly Operations
Execute customer orders safely and successfully across assembly sub-assembly and final packout operations
Manage daily work prioritization station assignments and labor allocation across assembly stations
Balance work across stations to meet build rate and adjust staffing and sequencing when priorities shift
Track assembly metrics including throughput build quality on-time delivery rework rate and labor utilization
Maintain assembly tooling torque tools lift assists fixtures and test equipment in working order and escalate repairs
Identify and implement process improvements at the station level to reduce build time motion and rework
Coordinate with CNC machining sheet metal welding powder coating and additive teams to sequence incoming parts to the build schedule
Support new product and new program introduction by piloting first builds timing operations and refining the build sequence before rate production
Material Readiness and Kitting
Verify kits hardware and purchased components are staged and complete before a build starts
Identify shortages early and escalate to procurement and production planning before they stop a station
Maintain point-of-use stocking of consumables and high-use hardware at assembly stations
Verify build documentation matches the released bill of materials and flag discrepancies to engineering
Manage staging work-in-process and finished-goods flow through the assembly area to keep the floor clear and organized
Quality and Technical Excellence
Ensure quality standards are met consistently on every assembly and hold the line on the final inspection gate before shipment
Troubleshoot build issues on the floor including fit-up problems missing or incorrect hardware damaged parts and drawing ambiguity
Verify torque-critical fastening is performed to specification and that torque tooling stays within calibration
Perform or coordinate first-piece verification on new assemblies before releasing them to rate production
Develop and document standard operating procedures and work instructions for assembly processes
Support ISO 9001 compliance through proper documentation records and quality controls
Manage the rework and repair loop and feed root causes back to the upstream process rather than absorbing them in assembly
Partner with quality engineers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions
People Leadership
Lead develop and mentor assembly operators and sub-assembly technicians
Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
Foster a culture of safety quality and continuous improvement
Own ergonomics and safe manual material handling practices on the assembly floor including proper use of lift assists and team lift procedures
Build team capabilities through training cross-training and skill development so no station depends on a single person
Manage interpersonal dynamics to drive team collaboration and output
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Provide input to the Subtractive Manufacturing Manager and production planning on assembly capacity staffing needs and tooling requirements
Escalate constraints and schedule risk early with enough detail for others to act
Coordinate with the Customer Success team on build status timeline expectations and assembly requirements
Work with quality engineers on continuous improvement initiatives affecting assembly
Partner with shipping and receiving on packout protection and shipment readiness of finished assemblies
Collaborate with facilities and equipment management on workstation layout tooling and maintenance needs

- 2 years of hands-on mechanical or electromechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing environment
- 1 years leading supervising or serving as lead for a production team
- Ability to read and build from engineering drawings bills of materials and written work instructions
- Working knowledge of hand tools power tools and torque tooling
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot build and fit-up issues on the floor

- 4 years of assembly experience including sub-assembly and final assembly of multi-component products
- Experience in contract manufacturing or high-mix low-volume production environments
- Experience standing up new assembly cells stations or lines
- Familiarity with line balancing takt time standard work and cycle time measurement
- Lean manufacturing 5S and kaizen experience; Six Sigma Green Belt or similar process improvement certification
- Experience with torque-critical fastening and torque tool calibration control
- Experience with kitting point-of-use material replenishment and shortage management
- Ability to interpret GD&T on assembly and weldment drawings
- Experience with digital or paperless work instruction systems
- Exposure to ergonomic risk assessment and manual material handling controls
- ISO 9001 quality management system experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills

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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 Sumner - 104300.00 - 140800.00 USD annually