Description
Leo is Amazon's initiative to launch a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide broadband connectivity globally. We are seeking a Manufacturing Integration Specialist to join our OISL Production Engineering team and serve as the critical bridge between Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production Operations.
This role owns the end-to-end translation of engineering design intent into production-ready execution - from change validation and production alignment, to custom tooling and fixture design, to new product introduction and continuous improvement. You will ensure that what engineering designs is what production builds - correctly, the first time, every time.
As a Manufacturing Integration Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in scaling Leo's OISL production line, driving high uptime, throughput, and quality of optical-mechanical-electrical assemblies through proactive change management and production excellence.
Key job responsibilities
Change Validation & Production Alignment
Validate that engineering changes align to production needs, constraints, and capabilities before release to the floor
Ensure changes translate seamlessly into production - correct parts, correct revisions, correct work instructions
Collaborate with Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to identify production impacts of proposed changes and flag risks early
Review and verify BOM updates, drawing revisions, and work instruction changes for production accuracy and completeness
Serve as the production voice in change review boards and cross-functional disposition meetings
Tooling, Fixtures & Error-Proofing
Design and develop custom tooling, fixtures, and jigs for precision optical alignment, fiber handling, and laser component integration
Develop and implement poka-yoke (error-proofing) solutions to prevent recurring defects and enhance first-pass yield
Support design for automation and scalable tooling concepts to enable high-volume production ramp-up
Own preventive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting strategies, and reliability improvements for production tooling and fixtures
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Production Readiness
Lead production readiness activities for new builds, product introductions, and design iterations
Collaborate with design and process engineers to ensure manufacturability and tooling readiness
Drive equipment specifications, procurement, installation, and qualification of semi-automated and fully automated systems
Coordinate cross-functional gate reviews and first-article inspection processes
Cross-Functional Integration & Continuous Improvement
Act as the single-threaded production liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment-related and process-related issues impacting production KPIs (yield, throughput, uptime)
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the value stream - cycle time reduction, defect elimination, process standardization
Develop and maintain statistical process control documentation to support production excellence
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Science
4+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
Experience in CAD skills, including being capable of developing an integrated automation layout unassisted
Knowledge of agile product development and life-cycle management process
Experience participating in engineering change processes and validating production readiness of design changes
Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and design for manufacturability
Mechanically inclined with strong shop-floor presence and hands-on problem-solving ability
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing programs across cross-functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
5+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
Experience in quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance), or experience with process improvement, Kaizan, and Six Sigma
Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
Experience with automated or semi-automated assembly equipment (e.g., robotics, vision alignment systems)
Experience with PLM/PDM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill) and MES/ERP systems
Understanding of cleanroom protocols and precision metrology
Fixture and poka-yoke design portfolio
Hands-on experience with optical assembly, alignment fixtures, or precision mechanical
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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .
USA, WA, REDMOND - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
