Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Kirkland, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon in Kirkland is seeking an Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer to design, fabricate, and commission manufacturing tools for aerospace hardware. You will lead discussions on product design, schedules, and supplier coordination while solving complex manufacturing problems with lean methods.

The role emphasizes autonomous contribution, continuous improvement, and production readiness across lines. A strong background in aerospace hardware and hands-on engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with test plan development and test bench infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of hardware development or hands-on engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and commission manufacturing tools and processes for aerospace flight hardware production.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives using root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects and non-conformances.
• Implement lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S) to optimize production processes.
• Coordinate with design, quality, and supplier teams to ensure readiness across production lines.
• Define operation steps in ERP and ensure traceability and conforming product.

Skills

Test plan development

Hardware development

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer, Amazon Leo

Job ID: 10555286 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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 difficult manufacturing engineering problems with limited 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.

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities

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

• 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
• 4+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience

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.

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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, Kirkland - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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