The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer at Amazon Leo will be a key contributor responsible for designing, fabricating, and commissioning manufacturing tools and processes for aerospace flight hardware. This role involves leading discussions on product design and schedules while serving as the main contact for supplier production teams. The team is fast-paced and data-driven, focused on improving product performance, quality, and cost. Candidates should be excited about technical challenges and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field
• 4+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
• 4+ years of working with external suppliers experience
• 4+ years of driving process improvements experience
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools such as 5S, 5Y, FMEA, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Run Charts, and Pareto Analysis
• Experience demonstrating problem solving and root cause analysis
• Experience with test plan development and building necessary test bench infrastructure
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience participating in daily Kaizen events to identify and implement process improvement change initiatives
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar aerospace quality management systems and APQP
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools, control charts, and capability analysis
• Experience leading vendor audits and qualification activities
• Advanced knowledge of root cause analysis tools including FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis
• Experience with stringent regulatory requirements for aerospace production

• Design, fabricate, and commission manufacturing tools and processes for aerospace flight hardware production
• Lead structured problem-solving initiatives using root cause analysis methodologies to identify and resolve manufacturing defects and non-conformances
• Implement lean manufacturing tools and techniques to optimize production processes
• Lead team discussions on product design, schedules, and prioritization
• Serve as the main point of contact supporting supplier production teams on schedule, design, qualification, and launch activities
• Define operation steps and sequencing within ERP tools, collaborating with design and quality engineers
• Conduct cycle time analysis and implement process improvements to reduce manufacturing cycle time
• Ensure end-to-end production readiness and provide line-side support for manufacturing lines
• Define best practices for handling mechanical hardware, sensitive electronics, and electrical components
• Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality data analysis tools to detect processes going out of control
• Present proposals and data analysis to leadership demonstrating requirements will be met
• Drive initiatives involving engineering peers and internal partners
• Create and execute improvement plans to address quality excursions using structured problem-solving methodologies

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.