This role is going to be the key in defining the robotics automation strategy and footprint for AWS manufacturing, as well as the implementation and scaling of the solutions. The role is also going to drive the continuous improvement efforts related with manufacturing layouts, process designs, assembly and testing procedures and actively working on improvement of productivity, cost reduction and quality improvements.

We are looking for a senior engineering leader to build and lead a central pillar of our Supply Chain Operations organization that spans Operations Management, Manufacturing, and Logistics. This team will leverage AWS Product Engineering (EC2, Annapurna, Network) specifications and engineer critical aspects of manufacturing and logistics operations - Process and Material layout design, Automation and Industrial Engineering. You will function as a multidisciplinary leader working on the intersection of engineering and operations in scale of new manufacturing facilities, site expansions and continuous improvements at existing sites. Possessing strong leadership, influencing skills, and technical depth are critical elements of success for this role. This leader will lead a team of engineers and technical program managers to establish manufacturing standards, deploy automation and publish process control guidelines to ensure flawless ramp into volume manufacturing.

Key job responsibilities

Define vision and roadmap of process standards, automation and robotics strategy and overall operations flows for AWS Supply Chain Operations.

Build and lead a team of process/layout designers, automation and industrial engineers, and technical program managers responsible for defining material handling, manufacturing process standards, automation strategy, and functional test deployment across all AWS manufacturing operations, delivering scalable solutions from assembly through integration, test, and dispatch across AWS hardware platforms.

Own the end-to-end manufacturing layout engineering function, directing the team to translate capacity plans into data-driven facility layouts, design warehouse and kitting operations, factory floor configurations (automation lines, manual assembly zones, test positions, material handling systems), and develop industrial simulation models that validate throughput, optimize material flow, and drive site readiness across the global manufacturing network.

Lead continuous improvement and operations sustaining charter, setting priorities for cycle time reduction, throughput optimization, and rapid capacity deployment for new product introductions, while ensuring robust cross-functional coordination with Hardware Engineering, Capacity Planning, Operations, and Construction/Facilities partners.

Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team of automation and industrial engineers and program managers across multiple disciplines and geographies, establishing career growth frameworks, technical mentorship programs, and a culture of operational excellence that enables the team to scale alongside AWS manufacturing expansion while building deep expertise in industrial engineering, automation, and test engineering

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ years of people management experience

- 7+ years of technical program management experience

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules

- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership

- 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, especially related with robotic automation and industrial engineering, with at least 10 years in final assembly and test of enterprise hardware products (servers, storage, networking, or compute/ML accelerators)

- Masters degree in engineering, or equivalent technical discipline

- Experience running manufacturing or supply chain organizations in high throughput environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of cloud computing services or deployment architecture

- Experience working in an internet-related program or technical product management in a software applications environment

- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients

- Experience with agile or other program management methodologies

- 15+ years for technical program management experience

- Experience working in semiconductor/cloud infrastructure/hardware manufacturing operations

- Experience executing large scale program launches in greenfield and brownfield facilities

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 - 194,700.00 - 263,400.00 USD annually