Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Austin, TX
Manufacturing Engineering Manager jobs in Austin, Texas are concentrated in the Domain, Round Rock, and the Southeast Austin industrial corridor, with strong demand from semiconductor, advanced electronics, and defense manufacturers. Companies actively hiring right now include Tesla, BAE Systems USA, and Amazon Web Services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services’ Hardware Engineering team is looking for experienced professionals to help build the world’s premier cloud computing platform. We are looking for Industrial Engineers who are capable of operating in a fast-paced, ever-changing, multi-platform international manufacturing and production environment. Our Industrial Engineering team works closely with our ODMs, CMs, internal AWS hardware and software development teams, and with upstream component vendors to design and optimize the physical production floor to maximize throughput, minimize waste and balance workloads across stations. This role requires the engineer to be a technical contact and take on full ownership of the manufacturing process across an entire family of products. You will own layout drawings, material flow paths, line balance charts, standard work documentation and site-to-site benchmarking.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
Take ownership of the process for an entire family of server/rack products.
Design and optimize the physical production floor to maximize throughput, minimize waste, and balance workloads across stations.
Perform time/motion studies, line balancing, material flow, workstation ergonomics, capacity modeling and value stream mapping.
Identify bottlenecks in process and propose solutions to hit capacity needs
Conduct benchmarking across multiple sites world wide looking at throughput per square floor and labor productivity.
Support global operations through regular domestic and international travel (25-50% of time)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or similar related field or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering work experience with server platforms or on high-tech hardware
- 5+ years of manufacturing process development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Experience with managing products across multiple factories at scale
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, KY, Florence - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services’ Hardware Engineering team is looking for experienced professionals to help build the world’s premier cloud computing platform. We are looking for Industrial Engineers who are capable of operating in a fast-paced, ever-changing, multi-platform international manufacturing and production environment. Our Industrial Engineering team works closely with our ODMs, CMs, internal AWS hardware and software development teams, and with upstream component vendors to design and optimize the physical production floor to maximize throughput, minimize waste and balance workloads across stations. This role requires the engineer to be a technical contact and take on full ownership of the manufacturing process across an entire family of products. You will own layout drawings, material flow paths, line balance charts, standard work documentation and site-to-site benchmarking.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
Take ownership of the process for an entire family of server/rack products.
Design and optimize the physical production floor to maximize throughput, minimize waste, and balance workloads across stations.
Perform time/motion studies, line balancing, material flow, workstation ergonomics, capacity modeling and value stream mapping.
Identify bottlenecks in process and propose solutions to hit capacity needs
Conduct benchmarking across multiple sites world wide looking at throughput per square floor and labor productivity.
Support global operations through regular domestic and international travel (25-50% of time)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or similar related field or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering work experience with server platforms or on high-tech hardware
- 5+ years of manufacturing process development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Experience with managing products across multiple factories at scale
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, KY, Florence - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla45
- BAE Systems USA7
- Amazon Web Services7
- Diasorin4
- Entegris4
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a manufacturing engineering manager job in Austin?
Focus on Austin's semiconductor fabrication, defense electronics, and precision manufacturing sectors, which drive the heaviest local demand. Employers in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Southeast Austin's industrial parks hire most actively. Candidates who combine process improvement credentials like Six Sigma with hands-on Austin fab or aerospace experience stand out. Building connections through the Austin Technology Council or regional manufacturing associations also opens doors that online applications alone do not.
Which companies hire manufacturing engineering managers in Austin?
Employers hiring manufacturing engineering managers in Austin right now include Tesla, BAE Systems USA, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Austin's hiring mix skews toward semiconductor fabs, defense contractors, and high-growth hardware startups rather than traditional heavy industry.
Are there remote manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Austin?
Yes, but opportunities are limited since manufacturing engineering management is largely a hands-on, floor-present role. About 0% of manufacturing engineering manager openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover planning, vendor management, or NPI coordination rather than direct production oversight. Austin's hardware and semiconductor employers generally require on-site presence for most of the week.
How can I get a manufacturing engineering manager job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a process or manufacturing engineer role at one of Austin's semiconductor or electronics firms, then building toward a team lead position. Companies in Round Rock and Cedar Park regularly hire engineers willing to take on informal leadership. Earning a PMP or Six Sigma Green Belt while in that role, combined with Austin's tight-knit manufacturing community, makes the step into management far more attainable than in larger, more competitive markets.
Which industries hire the most manufacturing engineering managers in Austin?
Austin manufacturing engineering manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Distribution & Wholesale, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Austin's position as a hub for semiconductor fabrication and advanced electronics manufacturing, amplified by recent large-scale chip plant investments in the broader metro, is the primary driver of that industry mix.
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