Description We are seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, with a proven track record of implementing best in class manufacturing systems for scalability within a complex supply chain, to help deliver the next generation of the Amazon Dash Cart and other confidential projects. Our team is based in the Boston MetroWest area. Amazon Dash Cart allows shoppers to checkout without lines — you just place the items in the cart and the cart will take care of the rest. When you’re done shopping, you leave the store through a designated dash lane. We charge the payment method in your Amazon account as you walk through the dash lane and send you a receipt. Designed and custom-built by Amazonians, our Dash cart uses a variety of technologies including computer vision, weight sensing, sensor fusion, and advanced machine learning. Check it out at https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=21289116011. Key job responsibilities • Provide manufacturing process feedback for scalability on mechanical and electromechanical designs. • Guide best practices on manufacturing tolerances using GD&T. • Assist the Supply Chain team in launching tooling with accelerated schedules. • Review manufacturing processes, fixtures & equipment, identify risks and mitigate. • Qualify production processes based on dimensional data, control plans. • Drive internal and external PFMEA reviews. • Solve technical problems across a broad set of manufacturing commodities. • Act as the manufacturing subject matter expert in reviews and interactions with design engineers. • Propose design change suggestions that will enhance product sustainability. • Evaluate and manage new and existing suppliers for scalability. • Evaluate production, supplier and field failures for root cause analysis and resolution. • Up to 30% travel required. A day in the life On a given day you will… a. Dive deep into product manufacturing process ownership: consulting with product engineering during the early development phases, evaluating potential manufacturers and component vendors, leading derisking efforts such as NUDDs and PFMEAs, consulting with manufacturers and engineers to resolve differences uncovered in PPAPs/FAIs. b. Spend time in the lab: building prototypes in collaboration with colleagues, leading assembly-related design and process improvement efforts. c. Provide leadership to the team in meetings and hallway conversation: reading peer documents and contributing to constructive debate about solutions to difficult challenges, contributing to the refinement of team best practices. About the team Our HW-MFG team is a mix of different experience levels and backgrounds (incorporating multidisciplinary product engineering and manufacturing/operations team members) – we all pride ourselves on being able to work on any challenge, across the different system functions and incorporating different engineering disciplines. But, we all also develop a specific subject matter expertise, mutually agreed upon within the team, in order to grow our own (and the team’s) breadth and depth. Basic Qualifications - BSME/EE or equivalent required. - 10+ years of relevant work experience. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Demonstrated expertise with new product development. - Familiarity with industry standard tools for problem solving and risk management. - Broad manufacturing commodity background (Mechanical and Electrical). - Deep commodity experience with one or more of the following: Sheet metal manufacturing, Printed Circuit Board Assemblies, Sensors, Cameras, Cables, Structures/Weldments, Plastic Components Preferred Qualifications - Engineering or Business Master’s degree. - Experience across multiple design and operations disciplines. - 3+ years technical team leadership. 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.