Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement principles & techniques
Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings, or experience in electrical or mechanical engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Broad knowledge of fundamental manufacturing engineering and quality concepts
Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, or experience in similar environments
2+ years experience as a manufacturing engineer
Experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments
Familiarity with non-conformance management systems and disposition processes
Knowledge of quality management systems (AS9100, ISO 9001)
Experience with MES, SAP, or similar manufacturing execution systems
3D design (NX) and prototyping skills (for job aids)
Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) tools
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
USA, WA, Kirkland - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Broad knowledge of fundamental manufacturing engineering and quality concepts
Additional Information
The Front Line Support Manufacturing Engineer (FLS ME) provides real-time engineering support on the production floor. This role is responsible for enabling the completion of production hardware through nominal assembly operations, inspections, and nonconformance resolution. The FLS ME serves as the critical link between production execution and the broader engineering organization, acting as the first line of support for daily production execution. This position will be supporting the Front Half (Sun-Wed) or Back Half (Wed-Sat) 2nd shift from 5pm - 3:30am.
Key job responsibilities
- Maintain floor presence during shift in assigned production area, including attendance at daily Tier 1 meetings
- Serve as the first resource for build technicians to clarify build processes, disposition potential nonconformances (NCs), and provide build process feedback
- Complete ME Inspections and Buyoffs as required on production builds in a timely manner
- Disposition NCs using the FLS disposition guide; escalate novel or complex NCs to Process MEs and partner teams
- Follow proper NC writing techniques to enable quick approvals and aid data collection
- Inspect rework against NC dispositions to ensure conditions are met
- Audit and observe builds in progress to ensure work is completed per work instructions
- Coach technicians on proper execution when discrepancies arise
- Create visual aids and shop aids for the production line when appropriate
- Provide feedback on WOT updates ready for implementation
- Propose design change requests to improve manufacturing or reduce cost
- Support continuous improvement activities including GSE projects, shop aids, and Kaizen events
- Work with Production Shift Leadership to prioritize and support deliveries for the day