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Your strategic leadership will directly impact our ability to bring transformative aviation assembly technologies to market with precision and excellence on time.\nKey job responsibilities\nDrive comprehensive manufacturing readiness across all development phases, owning critical operations commitments and milestones\nOptimize factory execution and yield management to meet channel fill requirements and product launch timelines\nLead cross-functional initiatives involving Manufacturing engineering, Hardware R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams\nManage complex program budgets and implement strategic cost optimization strategies\nCoordinate production line establishment, qualification, and continuous improvement processes Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. A day in the life Your day will be a dynamic blend of cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, problem-solving, and hands-on program management. You'll engage with manufacturing engineers, technical program managers, and leadership to navigate the intricate journey of hardware development. From coordinating production line qualifications to driving yield improvements, you'll be the critical connector ensuring our aviation products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. About the team We are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to operational excellence in aviation technology integration. Our team thrives on data-driven decision-making, proactive problem-solving, and creating innovative solutions in a fast-paced hardware environment. By joining us, you'll contribute to innovative projects that directly impact aviation infrastructure and technological advancement. We value transparent communication, empathetic collaboration, and the ability to balance complex trade-offs between quality, cost, and schedule.\nBasic qualifications\n- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related technical field\n- Experience in new hardware product development\n- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in technical support\n- Experience in program and project management fundamentals\n- Experience leading large projects through the full product development life cycle in a large, cross-functional team\nPreferred qualifications\n- Master's degree in a related technical field\n- 4+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience\n- project management certification such as PMP, Scrum, or other Agile certification\n- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement principles & techniques\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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