Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer, Amazon Leo, Amazon Leo

Amazon • Kirkland, WA • 1h ago

Description

We are seeking an Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer to join Amazon Leo. In this role, you will be a significant and autonomous contributor responsible for the design, fabrication, and commissioning of manufacturing tools and processes for aerospace flight hardware. You will lead team discussions on product design, schedules, and prioritization while serving as the main point of contact for supplier production teams. This position requires solving manufacturing engineering problems with team guidance, applying lean manufacturing principles and root cause analysis methodologies to drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality manufacturing solutions that ensure production readiness across manufacturing lines.

Key job responsibilities

Design, fabricate, and commission manufacturing tools and processes for aerospace flight hardware production

Participate in structured problem-solving initiatives using root cause analysis methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, 8D) to identify and resolve manufacturing defects and non-conformances

Implement lean manufacturing tools and techniques including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, 5S, and waste elimination to optimize production processes

Lead team/product design, schedule, and prioritization discussions

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 to ensure conforming product and traceability requirements

Conduct cycle time analysis and implement process improvements to reduce manufacturing cycle time and improve labor efficiency

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 and implement corrective actions

Present proposals and data analysis to leadership demonstrating requirements will be met

Drive initiatives involving engineering peers and internal partners such as production managers and advanced production coordinators

Create and execute improvement plans to address quality excursions using structured problem-solving methodologies

A day in the life

Your responsibilities will include identifying and resolving environmental testing issues to keep testing on schedule, as well as driving efficiency improvements through tooling, automation, and design or process changes. You will collaborate closely with design, tooling, dynamics, thermal, test and electrical engineering teams to achieve these objectives.

30% on the shop floor, working with production teams to implement new processes, review & solve key technical blockers in production, performing production development testing, etc.

40% independent development work analyzing production and test data to identify and implement key production improvement actions, acting on quality escapes by developing and implementing new quality control measures, developing & executing to existing roadmaps for capacity increase, process simplification, etc.

30% meeting settings, collaborating with others on topics such as new design introductions, production process change management, production solution finding reviews, etc.

About the team

We are a fast-paced, data-driven team working with leaders in multiple technology areas to deliver the best product for our customers. We hold each other to relentlessly high standards, and constantly look for ways to improve the product's performance, quality and cost. We are motivated by technical challenges and want individuals who are excited for the fast pace of production.

Basic Qualifications

Experience with test plan development, building the necessary test bench infrastructure, developing tests and verifying the design

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field

Broad knowledge of engineering concepts (i.e., statistical process control, mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals)

Preferred Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Experience participating in daily Kaizen events to identify and implement process improvement change initiatives

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Kirkland - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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