Amazon · 6 hours ago
Sr Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement, Amazon Leo
Redmond, Washington, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$137K/yr - $186K/yr
6+ years expAmazon is a leading technology company focused on delivering fast, reliable internet connectivity through its Amazon Leo satellite network. The Sr Process Engineer will drive high-impact performance improvements across manufacturing and supply chain operations using data-driven analysis and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
RetailArtificial Intelligence (AI)E-CommerceLogisticsDeliveryFoundational AI
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Driving a large continuous improvement portfolio of impactful projects
Lead complex DMAIC or Lean Six Sigma projects from define to control phase, targeting measurable business outcomes (throughput, cost, yield, OEE)
Quantify business impact of improvement opportunities and present data-backed recommendations to leadership
Partner with manufacturing and test engineers to implement process controls, design experiments, and reduce variation
Develop and document standard work, control plans, and process capability metrics (Cpk, OEE, FPY)
Autonomously own deep dives to root cause a specific process or area (product engineering)
Assess the effectiveness of all operational activities on site using specific analytical tools (eg. Kaizen, Six Sigma, DMAIC, VSM, statistical studies, etc.) to generate proposals for waste-reduction, bottle neck reductions and corrective actions
Apply advanced statistical methods — regression, ANOVA, DOE, and SPC — to verify root causes and validate solutions
Embody Amazon's Leadership Principles to achieve operational excellence and drive transformative change
Enhance operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Mentor and develop junior engineers
Qualification
Required
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
6+ years experience in manufacturing, test, or supply chain environment with demonstrated track record in Lean Six Sigma projects
Experience in high-mix, high-precision or electronics/aerospace assembly at high volumes
Strong problem-solver, analytical thinker, and effective communicator across both shop-floor presence and executive leadership. Able to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
Experience with the project management of technical projects
Skilled in Python, SQL, and Power BI/Tableau for data extraction and visualization. Familiar with Minitab, JMP, or equivalent for statistical analysis. Experience pulling data from MES/ERP/test systems
Familiarity with AI/ML techniques applied to manufacturing (predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, process mining)
Knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution system (MES) software
Benefits
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
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
Recent News
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