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Sr. Aero Manufacturing Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon$137K — $185K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
  • 4+ years in mechanical engineering focusing on manufacturing and supply chain
  • Proficient with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX) and GD&T
  • Experience in developing hardware through NPI and supplier qualification
  • Knowledge of supply chain planning and vendor management

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing engineering for mechanical aspects of the Leo Ground Gateway Terminal
  • Develop and own mechanical supply chain strategy and vendor relations
  • Collaborate with procurement on component selection and cost-reduction
  • Support NPI activities including supplier onboarding and production readiness
  • Resolve technical tradeoffs affecting supply chain performance
  • Manage supplier performance and improve production yields

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • Mental Health Support and EAP services
Full Job Description
Key job responsibilities The Leo team is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering leader to drive the mechanical supply chain strategy for our Leo Ground Gateway Terminal hardware-owning everything from supplier capability assessment to production scalability. You'll work cross-functionally with procurement, quality, and operations to resolve technical tradeoffs, manage vendor relationships, and ensure we deliver reliable hardware at scale. This role combines hands-on engineering problem-solving with strategic supply chain ownership in a fast-moving aerospace environment. • Lead aerospace manufacturing engineering for mechanical engineering scope for Leo Ground Gateway Terminal (GGT) hardware, focusing on supply chain readiness, manufacturability, and production scalability • Own mechanical supply chain strategy, serving as primary interface to suppliers, contract manufacturers, procurement, and production operations teams with emphasis on supplier capability assessment, component sourcing strategy, and supply chain risk mitigation • Collaborate with procurement team members on component selection, vendor development, and cost-reduction initiatives • Support Ground Systems engineering with New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including supplier onboarding, first article inspections, production readiness reviews, and manufacturing transfer • Resolve technical tradeoffs impacting material costs, lead times, supplier capacity, and total cost of ownership • Partner with quality and operations teams on supplier performance management, yield improvement, and production issue resolution Conduct supplier technical assessments and capability reviews for mechanical fabrication, , and precision manufacturing BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent - 4+ years mechanical engineering experience with focus on manufacturing, supply chain, or production engineering - Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX) including GD&T, DFM analysis, and supplier-ready drawing packages - Proven track record developing hardware through NPI, supplier qualification, and production ramp - Knowledge of supply chain planning, procurement processes, and vendor management - Experience creating functional specifications, supplier quality agreements, and inspection procedures PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field - Background in contract manufacturing management and offshore supplier development - Familiarity with aerospace supply chain standards and quality systems (AS9100) - Experience with NX, Teamcenter PLM, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) - Knowledge of cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and value engineering methodologies - Experience managing global supplier relationships 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, Bellevue - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

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