Front Line Support MFG Engineer, 2nd Shift, Leo Decks
AmazonFront Line Support MFG Engineer, 2nd Shift, Leo Decks
AmazonLocation
Kirkland, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/5/2026
Compensation
$96,600 - $160,000 per year
Job description
The Front Line Support Manufacturing Engineer (FLS ME) provides essential engineering support on the production floor, ensuring the completion of production hardware through assembly operations, inspections, and nonconformance resolution. This role acts as a critical link between production execution and the engineering organization, serving as the first line of support for daily production activities. The FLS ME will work on either the Front Half or Back Half 2nd shift, focusing on maintaining quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes. The position requires strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities to coach technicians and improve manufacturing processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
- 2+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer.
- Experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and techniques.
- Familiarity with non-conformance management systems and disposition processes.
- Experience with MES, SAP, or similar manufacturing execution systems.
- Knowledge of quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Maintain floor presence during shift in assigned production area.
- Serve as the first resource for build technicians to clarify build processes.
- Complete ME Inspections and Buyoffs as required on production builds.
- Disposition nonconformances using the FLS disposition guide.
- Inspect rework against nonconformance dispositions to ensure conditions are met.
- Audit and observe builds in progress to ensure compliance with work instructions.
- Coach technicians on proper execution when discrepancies arise.
- Create visual aids and shop aids for the production line.
- Provide feedback on WOT updates ready for implementation.
- Propose design change requests to improve manufacturing or reduce costs.
- Support continuous improvement activities including GSE projects and Kaizen events.
- Work with Production Shift Leadership to prioritize and support daily deliveries.
Benefits
- 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.
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