Mechanical Engineering Hardware Development Manager, Mobile Robotics

Amazon; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical engineers from concept to production across diverse technologies. You will own on-time delivery, partner with cross-functional groups, and drive new product development programs from concept to production with a strong emphasis on metrics and process improvements.

You will recruit and develop top engineers, balance time-to-market with quality, and advocate rigorous testing and validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent required.
• 8+ years of new hardware products development experience.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Familiar with industry standard CAD design tools and design for manufacturability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a design team.
• Ability to manage a process driven development mentality while balancing time to market.
• Commitment to rigorous testing & validation practices.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Owning the delivery of mechanical products to market on time, in budget and at targeted performance.
• Scoping, managing, and delivering multiple technical projects in parallel from concept to production.
• Developing and reporting performance metrics for the mechanical engineering team to peers and executives.
• Recruiting and developing great people; continually raises the bar.
• Evaluating and identifying improvements to the overall design processes.
• Maintaining high level of communications with cross-functional team, and partners.
• Interfacing with engineering managers, product management, and/or program management to drive new product development programs from concept to production.

Skills

Hardware product development

Team leadership

Project management

CAD design

Communication skills

Process improvement

Testing & validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical engineering (preferred)

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Hardware Development Manager, Mobile Robotics

Job ID: 10493230 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical engineers from concept to production across a broad array of technologies and volumes. Must possess good communication skills, enjoy problem solving and collaborate closely across the company.

Key job responsibilities

• Owning the delivery of mechanical products to market on time, in budget and at the targeted performance
• Scoping, managing, and delivering multiple technical projects in parallel from concept to production
• Developing and reporting performance metrics for the mechanical engineering team to peers and executives
• Recruiting and developing great people; continually raises the bar
• Evaluating and identifying improvements to the overall design processes
• Maintaining high level of communications with cross-functional team, and partners
• Interfacing with engineering managers, product management, and/or program management to drive new product development programs from concept to production

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that 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:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of new hardware products development experience
• 3+ years of management experience
• Familiar with industry standard CAD design tools, industry trends, and design for manufacturability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a design team
• Ability to manage a process driven development mentality while also balancing time to market
• Commitment to rigorous testing & validation practices
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written (white papers) and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Experience in robotic development and electromechanical system integration
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Knowledge of SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools
• Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
• Proven track record of developing products for large volume production
• Experience with rapid prototyping methods
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and ECOs
• Experience managing challenging assignments under accelerated timelines

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, MA, North Reading - 151,000.00 - 204,300.00 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.