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Sr Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement, Amazon Leo

Amazon· Amazon Leo / Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
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Redmond, WA$137.3k - $185.7kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Senior process engineering role focused on driving continuous improvement across manufacturing, testing, and supply chain for Amazon Leo’s high-rate satellite production, leveraging Lean Six Sigma, data analytics, and digital automation.

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 analytical tools (Kaizen, Six Sigma, DMAIC, VSM, statistical studies) to generate proposals for waste-reduction and bottleneck reductions
  • 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
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive positive results and act as an internal consultant across multiple value streams
  • Solve novel, large-scale problems with data-driven decision making across multiple technical teams
  • Navigate high ambiguity with a focus on customer impact

Qualifications

  • 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 with Lean Six Sigma project track record
  • Experience in high-mix, high-precision or electronics/aerospace assembly at high volumes
  • Strong problem-solver, analytical thinker, and effective communicator across shop-floor and executive leadership; able to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

Skills

Required:Lean Six SigmaData analysis and visualizationStatistical methodsProcess capability & control

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Life & AD&D), EAP, Mental Health Support, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement, and more
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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