- 5+ years of professional experience in a similar role
- Comprehensive knowledge in electronic manufacturing of power electronics / rechargeable lithium ion batteries / perception / communication / computing / control systems
- Knowledge of battery cell manufacturing: prismatic cell winding, slurry mixing, foil cutting/slitting, electrode foil, lamination, cell grading and more
- Knowledge of electronics manufacturing: solder profiling, automated optical inspection, surface mount technology, crimping, PCB router programming and more
- Knowledge of machining/moulding/additive manufacturing: milling, drilling, turning, CNC programming, injection, laminating, casting, extrusion, 3D printing and more
- Demonstrated experience in collaborating with design engineering and suppliers on product development, engineering/manufacturing specifications and new product launches
- Demonstrated background in manufacturing outsourcing and developing suppliers
- Experience with DfX concepts (Design for Manufacturing, Cost, Quality, etc)
- Demonstrated experience with business communication, can effectively communicate with business, technical and operational teams
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to travel 30% globally to interact with internal and external business and technical leaders
- Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical education or equivalent field of study preferred
- 7+ years of professional experience in a similar role
- Experience working in aerospace manufacturing or with highly regulated products
- Experience with new product introductions and scaling manufacturing
- Ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly
- Selfmotivated and ability to guide a team to solving ambiguous problems
Supply Base Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain Engineering and Operations - Seattle, United States - Amazon Services LLC
Description
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.
How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what's to come.
If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.
We're looking for an outstanding Supply Base Manufacturing Engineering who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively.
As a Supply Base Manufacturing Engineer at Amazon Prime Air, you will be at the forefront enabling Amazon's future delivery system.
You will be technical leader within the supply base manufacturing team in developing and scaling Prime Air's manufacturing supplier network.
You develop engagement models with suppliers, establish mechanisms that help identify supplier manufacturing issues, support root cause analysis and process improvement.
You are a learner and doer at heart, who continuously engages across business, technical and operational teams to achieve amazing outcomes.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Become an Amazon Prime Air product and manufacturing expert
Lead non-recurring supplier projects through the entire lifecycle from design, prototype to production, including onsite support for new product introductions and design/process development
Lead the supplier manufacturing capability assessments and onsite audits to support Prime Air's supplier selection process
Develop mechanisms to improve and enhance manufacturing performance
Manage and coordinate product development and product launches between Prime Air and its supplier network
Collaborate with Prime Air's manufacturing supplier network to implement instrumentation to monitor manufacturing processes
Responsible for supplier sustaining activities, including change management, design/process improvements and root cause analysis
Track and communicate project performance on qualitative and quantitative measures
Export Control License:
This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon's ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.
Key job responsibilities
Create the Manufacturing documentation package for the supplier
Assess supplier capability to produce the product
Review and approve supplier proposed manufacturing process
Manage technical changes with supplier
Ensure on time delivery for all NPI builds
Visit suppliers to qualify process and product
Implement performance tracking for yield, quality and output
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS