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Amazon Robotics

Robot type
Warehouse and Logistics
Location
AustinTexasUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Jun 8, 2026
Full-time

Principal Manufacturing Engineer, Final Assembly

Job description

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of progressive experience in production scale final assembly environments, with deep expertise in process engineering, facility startup, capital equipment deployment, production system design, and operational excellence. This individual must be capable of driving technical execution across cross-functional organizations while operating effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments with demanding schedules.

This role requires a combination of technical authority, influential leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on problem-solving to support Amazon's manufacturing and operational objectives.

Key job responsibilities Own the end-to-end…

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
  • 12+ years of direct manufacturing engineering experience in production-scale final assembly environments for complex electromechanical products.
  • Demonstrated success leading commissioning, startup, and production ramp-up of integrated assembly operations.
  • Deep expertise in automated assembly, including joining (welding, fastening, adhesives), conveyance, human-assisted automation, and automated assembly systems.
  • Strong experience in capital equipment strategy, production system design, vendor management, and facility startup.
  • Experience driving down manufacturing costs while maintaining or improving product quality.
  • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt minimum; Black Belt preferred).
  • Proven ability to influence and drive execution across cross-functional teams in complex industrial environments.

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