Manufacturing Engineer Project Kuiper
Manufacturing Engineer Project Kuiper
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08-04-2025
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$ 105600 - 185000
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
08-04-2025
Job Description
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast affordable broadband to a wide range of customers including consumers businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
Were looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to lead production development.
As the Manufacturing Engineer for a Line Replaceable unit at Project Kuiper you will be directly responsible for the production process development introduction improvement & maintenance of a key module on our next generation spacecraft. Youll be the leading technical voice for a team of manufacturing engineers working on the product solving challenging technical problems associated with delivering an ultrahighperforming optical electrical and mechatronic module to space.
You will serve as a key pin connection design/development factory operations quality engineering program management and more as you drive the manufacturing processes we use from initial production introduction to full rate production. You will leverage your expertise in systems design to partner with development on the design of future iterations of the system and subassembly and our associated production test systems & tooling.
Youll solve complex industrial challenges associated with balancing production velocity exceptional quality and cost competitive production concepts while ensuring smooth technical of current production operations. Youll be a key animating force in the increase in production capacity through vision & of capital investment for production scaling & automation.
Key job responsibilities
Conceptualize design develop and improve production processes (assembly integration test processes) through collaboration/leadership of a team of manufacturing engineers.
Serve as primary technical interface to development team participating as the lead technical voice from the factory in Design Reviews key technical escalations and new product development activities.
Support operations team directly by being a high solving power engineer capable of bringing multiple diverging technical perspectives together in high pressure escalation moments such as quality containments.
Own the capacity increase roadmap for production including defining the relevant capital equipment required for rate increase and helping to lead the design procurement install and qualification of new rate enabling equipment.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
A day in the life
25 On the shop floor working with production teams to implement new processes review & solve key technical blockers in production performing production development testing etc.
25 Independent development work such as deep diving on available data sets to identify and implement key production improvement actions acting on quality escapes by developing and implementing new quality control measures developing & executing to existing roadmaps for capacity increase process simplification etc.
40 Meeting settings collaborating with others on topics such as new design introductions production process change management production solution finding reviews etc.
10 Mentorship settings with other engineers on the team performing collaborative work & coaching to develop the team members skillsets while ensuring common team to your technical vision
About the team
The Optical InterSatellite Link Production team is a multidisciplinary organization responsible for all aspects of production of the key modules enabling satellitetosatellite communication. The Manufacturing Engineering Team is the technical arm of this organization with 20 engineers from all disciplines collaborating on all aspects of technical development & in production. As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer you will be the technical leader of a team of 46 manufacturing engineers.
Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
Degree in one of the following areas OR related field OR equivalent work experience:
Mechanical Engineering
Optical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Physics
Optics/Optical Sciences
Demonstrated experience with Optomechanical systems including optical bonding fiber optic assembly laser systems fabrication optical metrology and mechatronic systems
Familiarity with LowRate Manufacturing Environments & New Product Introduction
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices & principles
Experience with Root Cause Analysis Techniques such as Fishbone Fault Tree DMAIC or related technologies/processes
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience with the project management of technical projects
Preferred Skills:
Experience with SAP or similar ERP software
Experience with NX Unigraphics of similar CAD software
Experience with Industrial Analysis such as Motion Studies
Experience with Statistical Analysis Software such as Minitab
Exceptional analytical skills
Exceptional communication and writing skills
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Were looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to lead production development.
As the Manufacturing Engineer for a Line Replaceable unit at Project Kuiper you will be directly responsible for the production process development introduction improvement & maintenance of a key module on our next generation spacecraft. Youll be the leading technical voice for a team of manufacturing engineers working on the product solving challenging technical problems associated with delivering an ultrahighperforming optical electrical and mechatronic module to space.
You will serve as a key pin connection design/development factory operations quality engineering program management and more as you drive the manufacturing processes we use from initial production introduction to full rate production. You will leverage your expertise in systems design to partner with development on the design of future iterations of the system and subassembly and our associated production test systems & tooling.
Youll solve complex industrial challenges associated with balancing production velocity exceptional quality and cost competitive production concepts while ensuring smooth technical of current production operations. Youll be a key animating force in the increase in production capacity through vision & of capital investment for production scaling & automation.
Key job responsibilities
Conceptualize design develop and improve production processes (assembly integration test processes) through collaboration/leadership of a team of manufacturing engineers.
Serve as primary technical interface to development team participating as the lead technical voice from the factory in Design Reviews key technical escalations and new product development activities.
Support operations team directly by being a high solving power engineer capable of bringing multiple diverging technical perspectives together in high pressure escalation moments such as quality containments.
Own the capacity increase roadmap for production including defining the relevant capital equipment required for rate increase and helping to lead the design procurement install and qualification of new rate enabling equipment.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
A day in the life
25 On the shop floor working with production teams to implement new processes review & solve key technical blockers in production performing production development testing etc.
25 Independent development work such as deep diving on available data sets to identify and implement key production improvement actions acting on quality escapes by developing and implementing new quality control measures developing & executing to existing roadmaps for capacity increase process simplification etc.
40 Meeting settings collaborating with others on topics such as new design introductions production process change management production solution finding reviews etc.
10 Mentorship settings with other engineers on the team performing collaborative work & coaching to develop the team members skillsets while ensuring common team to your technical vision
About the team
The Optical InterSatellite Link Production team is a multidisciplinary organization responsible for all aspects of production of the key modules enabling satellitetosatellite communication. The Manufacturing Engineering Team is the technical arm of this organization with 20 engineers from all disciplines collaborating on all aspects of technical development & in production. As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer you will be the technical leader of a team of 46 manufacturing engineers.
Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
Degree in one of the following areas OR related field OR equivalent work experience:
Mechanical Engineering
Optical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Physics
Optics/Optical Sciences
Demonstrated experience with Optomechanical systems including optical bonding fiber optic assembly laser systems fabrication optical metrology and mechatronic systems
Familiarity with LowRate Manufacturing Environments & New Product Introduction
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices & principles
Experience with Root Cause Analysis Techniques such as Fishbone Fault Tree DMAIC or related technologies/processes
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience with the project management of technical projects
Preferred Skills:
Experience with SAP or similar ERP software
Experience with NX Unigraphics of similar CAD software
Experience with Industrial Analysis such as Motion Studies
Experience with Statistical Analysis Software such as Minitab
Exceptional analytical skills
Exceptional communication and writing skills
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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