Supplier Quality Strategy Lead, Kuiper Quality
Supplier Quality Strategy Lead, 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 individualhouseholds to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
As a Supplier Quality Strategy Lead you will develop drive and optimize mechanisms for quality assurance and control activities for a large supply chain of electronics mechanical parts and semiconductors. You will work with Engineering Sourcing and Manufacturing teams to establish and operate quality system mechanisms that deliver high-performance satellite components and sub-assemblies at unprecedented volume.
Key job responsibilities
- Own the quality management system and its mechanisms for Kuipers supply chain operations
- Optimize supplier quality mechanisms for supplier performance improvement and meeting quality and production goals
- Drive defect identification and elimination activities including application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools
- Collaborate with engineering suppliers supply chain and manufacturing to optimize Design for Excellence
- Move quality checks upstream and eliminate the need to inspect quality into the product by achieving high process capability
- Foster a culture of quality improvement and learning with 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 an individual contributor and is the quality mechanisms lead within Kuipers supply chain operations. This role must identify and solve problems within a supply chain while coaching teams and developing mechanisms to consistently deliver high-quality 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 high-quality satellite infrastructure that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
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.
As a Supplier Quality Strategy Lead you will develop drive and optimize mechanisms for quality assurance and control activities for a large supply chain of electronics mechanical parts and semiconductors. You will work with Engineering Sourcing and Manufacturing teams to establish and operate quality system mechanisms that deliver high-performance satellite components and sub-assemblies at unprecedented volume.
Key job responsibilities
- Own the quality management system and its mechanisms for Kuipers supply chain operations
- Optimize supplier quality mechanisms for supplier performance improvement and meeting quality and production goals
- Drive defect identification and elimination activities including application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools
- Collaborate with engineering suppliers supply chain and manufacturing to optimize Design for Excellence
- Move quality checks upstream and eliminate the need to inspect quality into the product by achieving high process capability
- Foster a culture of quality improvement and learning with 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 an individual contributor and is the quality mechanisms lead within Kuipers supply chain operations. This role must identify and solve problems within a supply chain while coaching teams and developing mechanisms to consistently deliver high-quality 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 high-quality satellite infrastructure that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
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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