AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all
AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the Cloud running. We support all
AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented leaders who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across
AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
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
- 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
- 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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