Sr. ACES TPM (Continuous Improvement), Amazon Leo

About the role

The Sr. ACES TPM drives high-impact performance improvements across manufacturing, test, and supply chain operations through data-driven analysis, Lean Six Sigma methodology, and digital automation. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership and communication skills who can influence without authority, balance competing priorities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end DMAIC and Lean Six Sigma projects targeting measurable business outcomes, including throughput, cost, yield, and OEE.
• Apply advanced statistical methods — regression, ANOVA, DOE, and SPC — to identify root causes, design experiments, reduce variation, and validate solutions.
• Audit operational activities using analytical tools such as VSM, Kaizen, and statistical studies to identify waste, bottlenecks, and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain standard work, control plans, and process capability metrics (Cpk, OEE, FPY).
• Quantify the business impact of improvement opportunities and present data-backed recommendations to leadership.
• Identify and drive the development of technology solutions — including digital tools, automation, and data infrastructure — that enable step-change improvements in manufacturing and test operations.
• Partner with hardware, software, manufacturing, quality, launch, and test teams to manage dependencies and secure stakeholder alignment.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, embodying Amazon's Leadership Principles to drive operational excellence and transformative change.

Qualifications

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
• Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, or experience in similar environments
• Experience in high-mix, high-precision or electronics/aerospace assembly at high volumes
• Strong problem-solver, analytical thinker, and effective communicator across both shop-floor presence and executive leadership. Able to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.