Sr Technical Program Manager, AWS Manufacturing

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 people 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.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Tech Program manager to help us fuel AWS' explosive growth. This role is the single-threaded owner of developing and deploying robotic assembly and other automation solutions across AWS rack fulfillment manufacturing sites. You will analyze the AWS hardware requirements and work with 3rd party Automation suppliers to develop, pilot and scale automation solutions spanning EC2, Machine Learning, and Storage hardware platforms in manufacturing environments. Your work directly enables AWS to increase productivity and quality at these facilities and meet datacenter capacity commitments by ensuring manufacturing infrastructure scales efficiently, reliably, and repeatably across a global site network. Possessing strong leadership, influencing skills, and technical depth are critical elements of success for this role. This leader will establish manufacturing standards and publish process control guidelines to assure flawless ramp into volume manufacturing.

Key job responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge and hand on creation in AWS"s Manufacturing sites to develop world class robotic solutions for maximum impact to our customers.
• In depth understanding of relevant safety regulations for use of robotic equipment in close proximity to workers.
• Design or provide input to part design to create the fixtures and equipment for robotic and semi-automated systems to aid in manufacturing at lowest cost and shortest cycle time
• Develop systems and metrics to monitor progress and highlight opportunities of improvement in cost, cycle time, OEE
• Train engineering and operations teams on new processes and techniques
• Conducts Kaizen activities for continuous improvement of cost and cycle time
• Collaborates with cross functional team members to gain knowledge and improve product design, processes, and quality.
• Work with upstream vendors and downstream customers to optimize the entire value stream and put together joint processes that will lead better cost and cycle time.
• Excellent communicator with an ability to concisely and precisely convey information to executives and cross functional teams
• Needs to be an evangelist for teaching Automation to the organization.
• Ability to multitask on several concurrent projects of med to high complexity

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

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Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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