Mechanical Engineering Hardware Development Manager, Mobile Robotics

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.

We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical engineers from concept to production across a broad array of technologies and volumes. Must possess good communication skills, enjoy problem solving and collaborate closely across the company. Key job responsibilities include owning the delivery of mechanical products to market on time, in budget and at the targeted performance, scoping, managing, and delivering multiple technical projects in parallel from concept to production, developing and reporting performance metrics for the mechanical engineering team to peers and executives, recruiting and developing great people;

continually raising the bar, evaluating and identifying improvements to the overall design processes, maintaining a high level of communications with cross-functional team, and partners, and interfacing with engineering managers, product management, and/or program management to drive new product development programs from concept to production.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include medical, dental, and vision coverage, maternity and parental leave options, paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan.

Basic qualifications include a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent, 8+ years of new hardware products development experience, 3+ years of management experience, familiarity with industry standard CAD design tools, industry trends, and design for manufacturability, demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a design team, ability to manage a process driven development mentality while also balancing time to market, commitment to rigorous testing & validation practices, strong organizational and planning skills, desire to work in a fast-paced environment, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent, experience in robotic development and electromechanical system integration, experience with the project management of technical projects, knowledge of Solid Works Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools, proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5, proven track record of developing products for large volume production, experience with rapid prototyping methods, proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and ECOs, and experience managing challenging assignments under accelerated timelines.

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