Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, Project Kuiper
Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, Project Kuiper
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26-06-2025
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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 individualhouseholds to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
The Kuiper team is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer (mechanical/electro-mechanical) who will define requirements and deploy processes to deliver aerospace quality at unprecedented scale. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with excellent analytical abilities strong technical skills effective written and verbal communication and most importantly a passion for developing suppliers to produce high-quality mission-critical hardware in volume production.
Key job responsibilities
- Own and lead Kuiper supplier quality management activities including requirements definition part qualification production process validation receiving/source inspection CAPA metrics reporting and continuous improvement
- Guide product development teams on supplier selection assessment audit and development decisions
- Partner cross-functionally to define Kuiper Quality System in compliance with AS9100 & IS09001
- Scale supplier processes and quality systems to reduce defects with increasing volumes
- Be a subject matter expert in the disciplines of vendor process management and quality control
- Lead external audit teams
- Influence supplier selections and engineering design decisions to factor sustainable quality
- Influence supplier investments to reduce risk and improve quality of components
- Establish and monitor supplier mechanisms for verifying production processes remain in control
- Analyze and improve supplier quality metrics
- Represent Kuiper Supplier Quality in cross-functional initiatives
- Travel as needed to accomplish program objectives
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
- Participates in product development teams as owner of supplier quality system requirements
- Acts with internal customer obsession on behalf of Kuiper production by reducing defect rates and driving root cause analysis
- Builds and enforces implementation of the Kuiper Quality System
- Serves as the face of Kuiper Quality for suppliers communicating expectations reviewing methods and resolving issues
- Facilitates component quality control as subject matter expert in partnership with receiving and inspection teams
- Owns development and automation of business processes impacting quality
- Splits time between Amazon facilities and visiting supplier operations
About the team
The Kuiper Supplier Quality team is driven to develop a vendor base capable of scaling aerospace quality to new volume and cost levels in order to meet end customer needs. This position will join the team at an exciting moment with the opportunity to own quality for key categories and contribute to the design of requirements and systems used across the business. We value data driven decision making a comfort with ambiguity across multiple simultaneous projects an ability to earn the trust of our key stakeholders and delivering results without sacrificing integrity.
- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Experience developing and executing PPAP
- Experience conducting supplier quality system and process audits
- Experience driving supplier RCCA
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Strong understanding of GD&T
- Experience working in aerospace medical or other regulated environments
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 $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
The Kuiper team is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer (mechanical/electro-mechanical) who will define requirements and deploy processes to deliver aerospace quality at unprecedented scale. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with excellent analytical abilities strong technical skills effective written and verbal communication and most importantly a passion for developing suppliers to produce high-quality mission-critical hardware in volume production.
Key job responsibilities
- Own and lead Kuiper supplier quality management activities including requirements definition part qualification production process validation receiving/source inspection CAPA metrics reporting and continuous improvement
- Guide product development teams on supplier selection assessment audit and development decisions
- Partner cross-functionally to define Kuiper Quality System in compliance with AS9100 & IS09001
- Scale supplier processes and quality systems to reduce defects with increasing volumes
- Be a subject matter expert in the disciplines of vendor process management and quality control
- Lead external audit teams
- Influence supplier selections and engineering design decisions to factor sustainable quality
- Influence supplier investments to reduce risk and improve quality of components
- Establish and monitor supplier mechanisms for verifying production processes remain in control
- Analyze and improve supplier quality metrics
- Represent Kuiper Supplier Quality in cross-functional initiatives
- Travel as needed to accomplish program objectives
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
- Participates in product development teams as owner of supplier quality system requirements
- Acts with internal customer obsession on behalf of Kuiper production by reducing defect rates and driving root cause analysis
- Builds and enforces implementation of the Kuiper Quality System
- Serves as the face of Kuiper Quality for suppliers communicating expectations reviewing methods and resolving issues
- Facilitates component quality control as subject matter expert in partnership with receiving and inspection teams
- Owns development and automation of business processes impacting quality
- Splits time between Amazon facilities and visiting supplier operations
About the team
The Kuiper Supplier Quality team is driven to develop a vendor base capable of scaling aerospace quality to new volume and cost levels in order to meet end customer needs. This position will join the team at an exciting moment with the opportunity to own quality for key categories and contribute to the design of requirements and systems used across the business. We value data driven decision making a comfort with ambiguity across multiple simultaneous projects an ability to earn the trust of our key stakeholders and delivering results without sacrificing integrity.
- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Experience developing and executing PPAP
- Experience conducting supplier quality system and process audits
- Experience driving supplier RCCA
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Strong understanding of GD&T
- Experience working in aerospace medical or other regulated environments
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 $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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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