Production Supervisor - Project Kuiper Production Operations
Production Supervisor - Project Kuiper Production Operations
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18-04-2025
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$ 100000 - 150000
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
18-04-2025
Job Description
Project Kuiper is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast reliable internet to customers and communities around the world and weve designed the system with the capacity flexibility and performance to serve a wide range of customers from individualhouseholds to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Project Kuiper is seeking a Production Supervisor to join the Solar Power Module and Solar Mechanical operations team to support production. This role will work closely with management to supervise a technician team that supports building and testing of many subassembly and up through the full assembly of the solar array. The individual will have strong leadership skills and be required to work on multiple projects in a fastpaced environment where communication and organization will be critical. They will develop training documents and standards and work closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure robust build instructions and operating procedures are created and followed while also supporting new products and development as they push the bounds of satellite internet capabilities for our customers.
Key job responsibilities
Build and test components and assemblies in development and production environments.
Supervise a team of technicians focused on early production and scaling output.
Support the training and development of the teams skillsets and talents.
Work with management to plan and coordinate daily tasks for technicians and activities of all operations with an ability to adapt to changing schedules and other dynamic priorities.
Work crossfunctionally with management facilities and supply chain to maintain smooth and consistent operations in the Solar area.
Ability to provide timely feedback on designs processes and custom equipment used in routine prototyping fabrication and characterization.
Author maintain and train others to all relevant process documentation including Assembly Inspection Testing/InProcess Characterization and Packaging Procedures.
Work with manufacturing engineering and quality to identify and resolve root causes to nonconformances.
Review and approve rework to ensure accuracy and enforce traceability.
Comply with all Company Policies including Health Safety and Environmental Regulations Personal Protective Equipment Requirements and Standard Operating Procedures.
Approximate 2nd Shift WedSat 5:00pm 3:30am
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
A Production Supervisor in this role will play a valuable part in ensuring hardware is ready to be integrated on a satellite. You will adjust the daily activities of your team to meet the daily weekly and monthly goals specifically targeting the highvalue gains to increase production rates driving design for manufacturability improvements with data. You will work closely with other production supervisors manufacturing and design engineers supply chain and quality to ensure assemblies can be built and tested safely on schedule and to the highest quality.
About the team
The team is a mix of experienced aerospace technicians and new highly motivated individuals that are excited to be a part of the uniquely technical and challenging environment. The team is growing quickly and operates with fast actions creative problem solving and attention to detail. The team is dedicated to one of largest assemblies of the satellite the solar array including the building and testing of components all the way up to the top level.
2 years experience of supervisory experience.
6 Experience manufacturing in high traceability environment (AS9100 Aerospace IS013485 Medical or other equivalent)
Able to accommodate flexible working hours.
B.S. in Business/Engineering or relevant field.
Experience in building and testing aerospace assemblies especially solar array assemblies
Expertise in hiring training and leading production teams especially in the formulation of new production lines and systems
Experience working with FOD ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements.
Experience working with hand tools.
Experience commissioning test equipment.
Strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple teams.
Conflict management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and multitask comfortable with changing work environments and priorities.
Proven ability to monitor own work product ensuring quality accuracy and thoroughness; able to selfmotivate and work independently or as part of a larger team.
Manual dexterity to handle tools and other equipment of varying sizes.
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 $100000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $150000/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.
Project Kuiper is seeking a Production Supervisor to join the Solar Power Module and Solar Mechanical operations team to support production. This role will work closely with management to supervise a technician team that supports building and testing of many subassembly and up through the full assembly of the solar array. The individual will have strong leadership skills and be required to work on multiple projects in a fastpaced environment where communication and organization will be critical. They will develop training documents and standards and work closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure robust build instructions and operating procedures are created and followed while also supporting new products and development as they push the bounds of satellite internet capabilities for our customers.
Key job responsibilities
Build and test components and assemblies in development and production environments.
Supervise a team of technicians focused on early production and scaling output.
Support the training and development of the teams skillsets and talents.
Work with management to plan and coordinate daily tasks for technicians and activities of all operations with an ability to adapt to changing schedules and other dynamic priorities.
Work crossfunctionally with management facilities and supply chain to maintain smooth and consistent operations in the Solar area.
Ability to provide timely feedback on designs processes and custom equipment used in routine prototyping fabrication and characterization.
Author maintain and train others to all relevant process documentation including Assembly Inspection Testing/InProcess Characterization and Packaging Procedures.
Work with manufacturing engineering and quality to identify and resolve root causes to nonconformances.
Review and approve rework to ensure accuracy and enforce traceability.
Comply with all Company Policies including Health Safety and Environmental Regulations Personal Protective Equipment Requirements and Standard Operating Procedures.
Approximate 2nd Shift WedSat 5:00pm 3:30am
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
A Production Supervisor in this role will play a valuable part in ensuring hardware is ready to be integrated on a satellite. You will adjust the daily activities of your team to meet the daily weekly and monthly goals specifically targeting the highvalue gains to increase production rates driving design for manufacturability improvements with data. You will work closely with other production supervisors manufacturing and design engineers supply chain and quality to ensure assemblies can be built and tested safely on schedule and to the highest quality.
About the team
The team is a mix of experienced aerospace technicians and new highly motivated individuals that are excited to be a part of the uniquely technical and challenging environment. The team is growing quickly and operates with fast actions creative problem solving and attention to detail. The team is dedicated to one of largest assemblies of the satellite the solar array including the building and testing of components all the way up to the top level.
2 years experience of supervisory experience.
6 Experience manufacturing in high traceability environment (AS9100 Aerospace IS013485 Medical or other equivalent)
Able to accommodate flexible working hours.
B.S. in Business/Engineering or relevant field.
Experience in building and testing aerospace assemblies especially solar array assemblies
Expertise in hiring training and leading production teams especially in the formulation of new production lines and systems
Experience working with FOD ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements.
Experience working with hand tools.
Experience commissioning test equipment.
Strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple teams.
Conflict management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and multitask comfortable with changing work environments and priorities.
Proven ability to monitor own work product ensuring quality accuracy and thoroughness; able to selfmotivate and work independently or as part of a larger team.
Manual dexterity to handle tools and other equipment of varying sizes.
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 $100000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $150000/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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