Amazon Operations Engineer Amazon Manufacturing Services 

United States, Washington, Seattle 

640709547

You deliver building/system designs per standards (e.g., racking, shelving, storage, work cells, self-contained machines). You are learning to qualify equipment (e.g., installation, performance, life span). You are learning how to simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks for solutions. You are able to resolve basic system problems and you are learning to perform root cause analysis. You actively participate in projects.You validate stakeholder designs and customer requirements and are able to identify technical deficiencies effectively. You make trade-offs: time vs. resources.
Key job responsibilities
Manufacturing Process Design and Optimization:
Deliver building/system designs per standards (e.g., racking, shelving, storage, work cells, self-contained machines)
Implement lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve efficiency
Utilize MES data to identify bottlenecks and optimize production flow
Quality Management:
Ensure all processes adhere to ISO 9001 quality management standards
Participate in internal and external quality audits
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes
Implement statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor and improve product qualityProject Management:
Actively participate in and lead manufacturing improvement projects
Establish milestones and drive sensible deadlines
Make trade-offs between time and resources
Ensure projects align with overall manufacturing strategy and lean principlesStakeholder Management:
Validate stakeholder designs and customer requirements
Collaborate with ERP and MES teams to ensure system requirements meet manufacturing needsCommunication and Documentation:
Run effective meetings focused on manufacturing KPIs and improvement initiatives
Transform raw production data into clear, actionable documentation
Ensure the right information about the state of a project and manufacturing performance is delivered to the right audience at the right time
Clearly articulate scope, timeline, owners, risks, and mitigation steps for manufacturing projectsContinuous Improvement:
Apply lean manufacturing tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, and Kaizen events
Utilize MES data to identify areas for process improvementStay updated on industry best practices and emerging manufacturing technologies

Manufacturing Systems:Hands-on experience with MES platforms
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)Quality Systems:
Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 procedures
Experience with quality documentation and audit processes
Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Process Improvement:
Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing tools
Project experience in implementing 5S, Kaizen events
Experience with Value Stream Mapping
Track record of successful process optimization projects
Data Analysis:Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, Power BI)
Experience creating and maintaining KPI dashboards
Ability to analyze production metrics and trends
Understanding of OEE calculations and improvements