Amazon · 1 day ago
Senior Development Operations Process Engineer (Mechanical / NPI / Prototyping), Amazon Leo
Amazon is launching Amazon Leo, a low Earth orbit satellite network aimed at providing reliable internet connectivity. The Senior Development Operations Process Engineer will focus on process development, workflow optimization, and prototype support within the Development Operations organization, collaborating with various teams to enhance hardware development activities.
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Responsibilities
Develop and improve mechanical, electromechanical, and development-lab processes for prototype and NPI builds
Conduct process studies (MSA/Gage R&R, Cpks, time studies, defect analysis) to drive quality and throughput improvements
Create work instructions, build plans, process flows, and tooling concepts for low-volume builds
Partner with design teams to ensure design-for-assembly and development requirements are captured early
Drive root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for build and test issues
Improve traceability and workflow through ERP, PLM, and other internal systems
Mentor technicians and lab engineers on process discipline, documentation, and quality execution
Support continuous improvement of DevOps lab operations including layout optimization and workflow standardization
(Optional) Support process development for electrical harnessing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
3+ years of experience in process development, NPI, prototype manufacturing, or development-lab operations
Experience conducting process capability studies, MSAs, and defect/throughput analysis
Experience generating work instructions, process flows, or assembly documentation
Hands-on experience in mechanical or electromechanical assembly environments
Experience with ERP or MES systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Preferred
5+ years supporting prototype hardware, development labs, or NPI environments
Experience designing or improving low-volume or one-off build processes
Strong knowledge of GD&T, mechanical drawings, BOM structures, and assembly sequences
Experience optimizing lab layouts, workstation design, or tooling/jig concepts
Experience with root cause methodologies (5-Whys, Ishikawa, DMAIC)
Ability to work independently in ambiguous development environments
Support process development for electrical harnessing
Aerospace harnessing or electromechanical wiring experience
Experience with failure analysis labs, test operations, or materials labs
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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