Manager, Manufacturing Quality, Kuiper Quality
Manager, Manufacturing Quality, Kuiper Quality
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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 individual households to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
As Manager Manufacturing Quality you will lead a team of talented quality professionals responsible for the quality assurance and control activities for a Kuiper satellite production facility. You will work with Engineering Operations and Supplier Quality teams to establish and operate quality system mechanisms that deliver highperformance satellites at unprecedented volume.
Key job responsibilities
Own quality management system processes for Kuiper satellite manufacturing value stream
Lead a team of Quality Engineers Inspectors and Technicians balancing responsibility for deploying proactive quality assurance mechanisms and production support within a ramping operation
Coach and supervise quality engineers on rollout Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools
Foster a culture of quality improvement and learning within Kuiper
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
This role is a people manager and is a quality leader within Kuipers satellite manufacturing factories. This role must identify and solve problems within complex manufacturing value streams while coaching teams and developing mechanisms to consistently deliver highquality products.
You will be challenged with solving problems that have never been tackled before at scale. We guarantee that you will get to work some of the smartest people in the industry learn a lot have fun and have the chance to positively impact the life of millions of people.
About the team
Kuiper Qualitys mission is to ensure that our supply chain manufacturing and launch operations build deliver and launch highquality satellite infrastructure that will provide lowlatency highspeed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical) or related discipline or equivalent experience.
7 years in highreliability manufacturing environments
5 years working with space or aviation hardware working with standard aerospace materials
5 years working under AS9100 or ISO9001 compliance or similar
5 years leading APQP and Root Cause Analysis for hardware failures across multiple disciplines (PCBA assembly avionics machining test)
5 years managing Quality/Manufacturing teams
GD&T ASME Y14.5 and machined part inspection processes
IPC610 Class 3 compliant electronics assembly and inspection processes
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 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 $135900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $234900/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.
As Manager Manufacturing Quality you will lead a team of talented quality professionals responsible for the quality assurance and control activities for a Kuiper satellite production facility. You will work with Engineering Operations and Supplier Quality teams to establish and operate quality system mechanisms that deliver highperformance satellites at unprecedented volume.
Key job responsibilities
Own quality management system processes for Kuiper satellite manufacturing value stream
Lead a team of Quality Engineers Inspectors and Technicians balancing responsibility for deploying proactive quality assurance mechanisms and production support within a ramping operation
Coach and supervise quality engineers on rollout Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools
Foster a culture of quality improvement and learning within Kuiper
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
This role is a people manager and is a quality leader within Kuipers satellite manufacturing factories. This role must identify and solve problems within complex manufacturing value streams while coaching teams and developing mechanisms to consistently deliver highquality products.
You will be challenged with solving problems that have never been tackled before at scale. We guarantee that you will get to work some of the smartest people in the industry learn a lot have fun and have the chance to positively impact the life of millions of people.
About the team
Kuiper Qualitys mission is to ensure that our supply chain manufacturing and launch operations build deliver and launch highquality satellite infrastructure that will provide lowlatency highspeed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical) or related discipline or equivalent experience.
7 years in highreliability manufacturing environments
5 years working with space or aviation hardware working with standard aerospace materials
5 years working under AS9100 or ISO9001 compliance or similar
5 years leading APQP and Root Cause Analysis for hardware failures across multiple disciplines (PCBA assembly avionics machining test)
5 years managing Quality/Manufacturing teams
GD&T ASME Y14.5 and machined part inspection processes
IPC610 Class 3 compliant electronics assembly and inspection processes
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 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 $135900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $234900/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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