Massachusetts Green Jobs

Description

Are 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, predictive analytics, and much more.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sr. 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 to transition a wide range of products from design to production. You will work cross-functionally to develop suppliers, manage product lifecycle changes, lead product quality improvement projects, and drive to technical root cause in supplier quality activities. The successful candidate will have experience in manufacturing and supplier quality engineering and is capable of making wide-ranging business decisions on behalf of the organization.

Key job responsibilities

• Support and foster a culture of inclusion.

• Manage and guide electromechanical suppliers for ramp-up and scalability.

-Supplier quality engineering support for scalability

• Guide best practices on manufacturing tolerances using GD&T.

• Launch tooling with accelerated schedules and assess project risk for electromechanical supplier base.

• 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 electromechanical supplier quality problems when necessary; drive containment and root cause activities.

• Mentor team members and design engineers.

• Propose design changes that will enhance product manufacturability and testability.

• Evaluate and approve product electrical Engineering Changes Orders (ECOs).

• Evaluate production, supplier and field failures for root cause analysis and resolution.

• Up to 30% travel required (Domestic and International) without restrictions.

A day in the life

Sr. 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, 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.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits to support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

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!

About the team

Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Team is made up of multiple talented people with various educational and practical experience backgrounds. This team has a strong desire to provide value to our stakeholders and evaluate the latest manufacturing technologies to constantly improve, scale and innovate. We regularly interface with suppliers for product scalability and ramp-up.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

North Reading, MA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production

• Experience with the project management of technical projects

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.