JobsSenior Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly
Job description
Amazon is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to design and scale assembly operations at a prototyping facility. This hands-on role involves process engineering, equipment deployment, and collaboration with product design teams. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in high-volume assembly environments and a strong focus on continuous improvement. The position requires technical execution and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
- 7+ years of direct manufacturing engineering experience in high-volume assembly environments for complex electromechanical products.
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and ramp-up of integrated assembly operations.
- Strong knowledge of assembly methods including mechanical joining, fastening, adhesive bonding, press-fits, human-assisted automation, and robotic assembly.
- Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments.
- Experience with the project management of technical projects.
Responsibilities
- Partner with product design teams to incorporate DFM/DFA considerations and advocate for reliable assembly processes.
- Develop and prove out assembly methods for complex electromechanical products.
- Drive PFMEA considerations upstream in product development.
- Drive manufacturing line concept, design, requirements, and installation.
- Define line requirements including layout, work content, and cycle times.
- Support detailed design of assembly equipment and manage the RFQ and selection process.
- Engage with equipment OEMs, tooling suppliers, and automation integrators.
- Drive project scope from concept through production launch.
- Drive production readiness and operational performance including safety and quality.
- Identify opportunities to reduce non-value-add operations and improve processes.
- Develop and standardize assembly processes and operational documentation.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and data-driven problem-solving to drive continuous improvement.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
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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