Rehab Mokidm

About Rehab Mokidm

Innovative and results-driven Engineering Manager with over 10 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams to design and develop cutting-edge products. Proven track record in managing the full product lifecycle, from concept through production, with a focus on emerging technologies and user-centric design in companies like Otis, Marubeni, Rivian, Gotion, and Amazon. Adept at fostering collaborative environments that drive innovation and efficiency

Experience

1. Manager, Sw & Hw Systems

   Amazon

   Apr 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Built and scaled a high-performing team of HW/SW engineers and technicians, leading recruitment, onboarding, and team development for space battery solutions. Designed and deployed a scalable, fault-tolerant battery test automation platform supporting 24/7 operations; improved test throughput by 400% and achieved >98% uptime via real-time monitoring and distributed test scheduling. Led tooling strategy and capacity modeling for test infrastructure to support parallel development across multiple programs, ensuring readiness for ramp and eliminating resource bottlenecks. Worked cross-functionally with leadership, systems, thermal, structural, reliability, modeling, and software teams to define product requirements and drive integration across milestones. Chaired design and architecture reviews to ensure compliance with spaceflight standards; led launch-to-orbit readiness reviews for full system validation. Implemented agile development methodologies, reducing time-to-market by 30%, while improving delivery transparency and velocity. Managed global vendor relationships and negotiated contracts, achieving a 30% reduction in component sourcing costs. Fostered a culture of safety and innovation; led mentorship, performance reviews, and career development planning, boosting team retention and performance by 40%. Stepped into new technical domains including UI and SW release management, and provided leadership in areas beyond direct expertise. Represented the team in cross-org technical forums and industry benchmarking workshops to share insights and influence org-wide best practices. Defined long-term infrastructure strategy for test automation systems, incorporating reliability monitoring, test load balancing, and predictive maintenance models to reduce unplanned downtime. Led all Qualification Testing campaigns for Prtotoflight, pilot and production as well as optimizing the Acceptance Testing test flow to better meet our testing needs and coverage.

Education

• University of Malaya

  Exchange program

• Harvard Business School

  Specialization, Leadership And Management - Strateg - Finance and accounting-Business Essentials-Entrepreneurship

• The University of Freiburg

  Master's degree, Sustainable Systems Engineering

• MIT Professional Education

  Machine Learning