Manufacturing, Assembly & Test Senior Leader, Prime Air - Drone Delivery

Prime Air – Amazon's Ultra-fast Drone Delivery Service – Senior Leader, Manufacturing, Assembly & Test

Prime Air is Amazon’s cutting‑edge drone delivery service that delivers packages to customers in 30 minutes or less using advanced autonomous aircraft. This role places you at the forefront of the future of delivery, leading strategy, rate readiness, ramp and daily execution of the Prime Air Manufacturing, Assembly & Test system to produce drones and associated equipment for Amazon’s global delivery network.

• Drive end‑to‑end production operations while maintaining aerospace quality standards, FAA compliance and Prime Air processes.
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap to scale from current production levels to mass manufacturing, including facility planning and automation strategy.
• Lead senior manufacturing staff and build an organizational structure to support growth from prototype/low‑volume to high‑volume production.
• Own key production metrics—quality, yield, cycle time, cost—implementing systems for predictive analytics and continuous improvement.
• Partner with quality organization to establish a robust quality management system with comprehensive test protocols, traceability and documentation requirements for aerospace manufacturing.
• Drive implementation of advanced manufacturing and high‑rate production technologies, manufacturing execution systems and digital transformation of production processes.
• Create standardized work procedures, training programs and career development paths to build and maintain a skilled workforce.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, supply chain, quality and business teams to ensure manufacturability and alignment with company objectives.
• Manage production budgets and develop business cases for manufacturing investments while driving cost optimization strategies.

• 8+ years of manufacturing or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in high‑volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments.
• Experience designing complex systems for automation in logistics or manufacturing, or product development in automotive, aerospace, automation equipment or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.

• Master’s degree or MBA, economics, engineering, marketing.
• Experience with designs of complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies and systems including robotics and high‑speed manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing, process or industrial engineering.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and aerospace manufacturing requirements.
• Proven track record implementing manufacturing execution systems (MES) and production automation.
• Experience managing large teams.

This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to obtain an export control license on your behalf.

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