AWS is looking for a Specialist Solution Architecture Manager to join our Industrial Manufacturing Industry Business Unit (IBU). This leader will be responsible for leading the specialist solution architecture team within AWS’s Industrial Manufacturing IBU, globally AWS is looking for a hands-on Solutions Architect to join our Industrial Specialist & Solutions team. This leader will be responsible for leading the Manufacturing Technical Field Community (TFC) and running our Seattle based Physical AI Lab. In this role, you'll build Physical AI prototypes and solutions working with our automotive and manufacturing customers, and lead the Manufacturing TFC working with the core team and TFC stakeholders. You'll own the lab's daily operations and manage project intake and builds, and publish reusable technical assets for the field and customers to adopt Physical AI solutions. As the Manufacturing TFC lead, you'll organize the community, asset development and enablement paths. You'll work with Industry Specialists, Account Teams, Customers, and Partners. Key job responsibilities Physical AI Lab - Carry out the lab build-out: set up hardware (robots, cobots, sensors, edge devices, PLCs), networking, and AWS cloud environments. - Handle daily lab operations, including asset inventory, maintenance, access, safety, and security compliance. - Act as the hands-on contact for hardware and software partners during setup and integration. - Manage Project Intake & Prioritization, Keep the project backlog and roadmap up to date, and propose priorities for leadership to review. - Track and report lab metrics such as engagements supported, assets published, and demos delivered. - Build and deliver customer proofs of concept, demos, and lab sessions. Manufacturing TFC Leadership - Organize and run the Manufacturing TFC: plan meetings, enablement sessions, and the community content calendar. - Manage builder projects, and solution development inline with priorities - Collect field feedback, customers needs and ensure the technical asset backlog is prioritized. - Work with the core team and stakeholders to ensure the TFC is meeting the needs of the community. About the team The Manufacturing & Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE) is part of the Industry Specialist and Solutions Organization within the Automotive and Manufacturing Business Unit (IBU). The team mission is: To assist automotive and manufacturing companies to digitally transform their product engineering & development, manufacturing, supply chain, and smart products & services workloads using cloud and AI.