Principal, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with Basic qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Administration, or Master's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Administration - • 10+ years in manufacturing or supply chain operations, process consulting, or business process architecture. - • 7+ years in discrete manufacturing environments with direct experience diagnosing operational problems and designing solutions. - • 5+ years conducting structured problem assessment, root cause analysis, and requirements definition across complex enterprise environments. - • 5+ years in consulting, advisory, or internal diagnostic roles where the primary deliverable was problem framing, requirements, and solution recommendations (not ongoing execution). - • Demonstrated ability to enter ambiguous situations, rapidly identify root causes, and produce structured problem statements and solution specifications. - • Experience facilitating cross-functional workshops and stakeholder interviews to elicit requirements from diverse operational and technical audiences. - • Experience with ERP-enabled manufacturing processes (SAP PP, QM, MM, EWM, TM or Oracle equivalent) sufficient to assess feasibility of proposed solutions. - • Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, A3, 8D, Theory of Constraints, or equivalent). Preferred: - • Master's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, supply chain. - • Management consulting background (McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, Accenture, or equivalent) with manufacturing/supply chain practice experience. - • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and MES-to-ERP integration process design. - • Aerospace, defense, satellite, semiconductor, automotive, or other high-rate discrete manufacturing environments. - • Experience with subcontracting, consignment inventory, and vendor-managed inventory processes at scale. - • Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Master, or Theory of Constraints certification with demonstrated application to complex diagnostic engagements. - • Process mining tools (Celonis, SAP Signavio) or digital twin experience applied to root cause analysis and process diagnostics. - • Experience producing business cases, feasibility assessments, and investment recommendations for executive audiences. - • Track record of rapid problem-to-solution cycle times in high-pressure manufacturing environments where diagnostic speed directly impacts throughput. - • SAP or Equivalent Experience in two or more of: Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Transportation Management (TM), or Materials Management (MM). 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 - 179,900.00 - 243,400.00 USD annually