Senior Manufacturing Cost Engineer, Amazon Manufacturing Services
Core
Build automated cost intelligence infrastructure and analytical systems for Amazon Manufacturing Services (AMS) to define, report, and defend manufacturing cost positions across metals fabrication, machining, and additive manufacturing sites.
Role type
Founding Senior Manufacturing Cost Engineer (BI & Cost Modeling)
Builds
Automated cost models, integrated reporting systems, and strategic investment inputs for AMS manufacturing sites.
Domain
Manufacturing (metals fabrication, machining, additive manufacturing) + Financial Planning & Analysis
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Manufacturing cost engineering, cost modeling from process inputs, data analysis and automation (Excel, SQL, Python), ERP/MRP systems, financial performance reporting, variance analysis, should-cost estimation, investment analysis, stakeholder presentation to leadership
Preferred skills
Data visualization (QuickSight, Tableau, Power BI), SAP/ERP implementation in manufacturing, scripting for cost model automation, transfer pricing/cost allocation experience, metals fabrication/CNC/additive manufacturing process knowledge
Technologies
MES, ERP/SAP, QuickSight, Tableau, Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python
Responsibilities
Design and implement automated cost models integrating with quoting and actuals reporting systems; Own the accuracy of the AMS manufacturing P&L across multiple sites; Produce cost projections, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting; Identify and quantify cost reduction opportunities through process and utilization analysis; Serve as primary point of contact for finance counterparts on transfer pricing and cost allocation; Present cost performance analysis to director and VP-level audiences; Partner with manufacturing engineering to validate cost inputs (cycle times, yield, scrap rates, work center rates)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (Founding role)
