Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Robotics Technical OperationsAre you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.
Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co-located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, and much more.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Manufacturing Engineer with a proven track record of implementing best in class processes within a complex manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Manager of Advanced Manufacturing, and is an integral member of the Technical Operations team. You will be responsible for NPI and scalability of a wide range of products from design to production. You will work cross-functionally to develop suppliers, manage product lifecycle changes, guide product quality improvement projects, and drive to technical root cause in supplier quality activities. The successful candidate will have experience in manufacturing, supplier quality engineering, supplier management and is capable of making wide-ranging business decisions on behalf of the organization.
Key Job ResponsibilitiesFoster a culture of inclusion.Guide best practices on manufacturing tolerances using GD&T.Launch tooling with accelerated schedules and assess project risk.Review external production processes, identify risk and mitigate.Qualify production processes based on dimensional data, control plans, PFMEAs.Drive internal and external FMEA reviews.Solve technical problems across a broad set of manufacturing commodities.Manage supplier quality problems when necessary; drive containment and root cause activities.Propose design changes that will enhance product manufacturability and testability.Evaluate and approve product Engineering Changes Orders (ECOs).Evaluate production, supplier and field failures for root cause analysis and resolution.Up to 35% travel required (Domestic and International) without restrictions.A day in the life: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering works with many different internal and external organizations. We communicate frequently on technical topics with our suppliers during New Product Introductions (NPI). Internally we work with Hardware Engineering, Global Commodity Managers, Supplier Quality Engineers, and various Technical Program Managers. We see ahead of curves and turns in the programs and prevent problems or risks from impacting our targets and goals.
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.Equivalent experience in mechanical engineering roles.Experience in supplier quality engineering.Supplier management.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.Experience with sheet metal and electromechanical supplier management.Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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