Sr Factory Manager (Electronic Supply Chain), Amazon Leo

About the role

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low‑Earth‑orbit satellite broadband network, delivering fast, reliable internet to customers and communities worldwide. The Senior Factory Manager for the Electronics Supply Chain (ESC) will support internal stakeholders by driving execution across complex electronics manufacturing environments, ensuring production stability, supply continuity, and consistent adherence to quality and operational standards. This role partners closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and both internal and external manufacturing partners to identify and mitigate risks, improve execution performance, and enable the Electronics Supply Chain support.

Eligibility

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Measure, control, and improve capacity, quality, manufacturing performance, and delivery execution across manufacturing operations.
• Lead operational and technical deep dives to resolve manufacturing constraints, improve stability, and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Partner cross‑functionally to balance engineering, development, and production priorities while minimizing operational impact and supply‑chain risk.
• Use data, metrics, and operational insights to assess performance, identify gaps, and drive structured corrective actions across manufacturing environments.
• Influence and drive internal and external teams to ensure alignment, adherence to standards, and consistent execution against business priorities.
• Communicate effectively at all levels through clear escalation management, documentation, reporting, and follow‑through on actions and decisions.
• Travel estimated at 15 % of the time.

Basic Qualifications

• Travel up to 15 % of the time.
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, operations, or supply‑chain roles.
• 7+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams.
• Experience managing programs and driving initiatives across cross‑functional groups.
• Technical understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes, materials, capacity assessments, and quality requirements.
• Experience driving continuous‑improvement activities, performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Correction of Errors (COE).
• Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to drive decisions, evaluate trade‑offs, and provide path‑to‑green options.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience driving supplier development and manufacturing technology transfers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of directly managing multiple large projects.
• Successful implementation of advanced manufacturing processes and quality systems in regulated industries.
• Deep expertise in space‑grade electronics manufacturing, including familiarity with J‑STD‑001 Space Addendum, IPC‑A‑610 Space Addendum, and AS9100 requirements.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification with demonstrated application in electronics manufacturing optimization.
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE).
• Demonstrated experience in lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen events.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $137,300 – $185,700 USD annually. The Amazon package includes sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental‑health support.
• Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.