Amazon

Front Line Support MFG Engineer, 2nd Shift, Leo Decks

Amazon$96K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years relevant experience in manufacturing engineering or a related field
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
  • Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
  • Effective communication abilities for team interaction
  • Broad understanding of manufacturing engineering and quality concepts
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a constant presence on the production floor during shifts
  • Act as the primary resource for build technicians regarding build processes
  • Conduct timely ME inspections and buyoffs during production
  • Manage nonconformance disposition and escalate complex issues
  • Audit builds in progress to ensure compliance with work instructions
  • Coach technicians on proper execution of tasks when discrepancies occur
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen events

Benefits

  • Health insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and prescription
  • 401(k) matching plan
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Support services
Full Job Description
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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 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

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 - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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