Manager, Supplier Quality (Electrical), Project Kuiper
Manager, Supplier Quality (Electrical), Project Kuiper
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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.
We are looking for a Manager Supplier Quality (Electrical) who will lead a team of Electrical SQEs define requirements and deploy processes to deliver aerospace PCBA quality at unprecedented scale.
The ideal candidate is an experienced people manager 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
- Lead the Electrical Supplier Quality Engineering team
- Own and lead Kuiper supplier quality management activities including requirements definition 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 with manufacturing quality team to build a cohesive Quality System in compliance with AS9100 & IS09001
- Scale supplier processes and quality systems to reduce defect parts-per-million (DPPM) with increasing volumes
- Be a subject matter expert in the disciplines of PCBA inspection and process control
- Lead external audit teams
- Influence supplier selections and engineering design decisions to factor sustainable quality
- Influence supplier investments to reduce risk and improve delivered quality of components
- Establish and monitor supplier mechanisms for verifying production processes remain in control
- Work with Kuiper Engineering and Receiving Inspection teams to manage QC inspection & test frameworks between supplier and in-house facilities
- 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
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.
- 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 Quality for PCBA Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) suppliers communicating expectations and resolving issues
- Facilitates PCBA 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 PCBA EMS supplier operations
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality or related technical field or related experience
- 5 years experience in supplier quality engineering or related quality management role
- 3 years experience leading quality engineering teams
- Experience implementing or maintaining AS9100 and/or ISO9001 quality management systems
- Demonstrated experience in PCBA inspection and process control
- Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments
- Aerospace or satellite technology manufacturing background
- Certification in quality management (e.g. Six Sigma)
- Experience with international supplier networks
- Knowledge of export control regulations
- Background in complex hardware development 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 $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 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.
We are looking for a Manager Supplier Quality (Electrical) who will lead a team of Electrical SQEs define requirements and deploy processes to deliver aerospace PCBA quality at unprecedented scale.
The ideal candidate is an experienced people manager 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
- Lead the Electrical Supplier Quality Engineering team
- Own and lead Kuiper supplier quality management activities including requirements definition 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 with manufacturing quality team to build a cohesive Quality System in compliance with AS9100 & IS09001
- Scale supplier processes and quality systems to reduce defect parts-per-million (DPPM) with increasing volumes
- Be a subject matter expert in the disciplines of PCBA inspection and process control
- Lead external audit teams
- Influence supplier selections and engineering design decisions to factor sustainable quality
- Influence supplier investments to reduce risk and improve delivered quality of components
- Establish and monitor supplier mechanisms for verifying production processes remain in control
- Work with Kuiper Engineering and Receiving Inspection teams to manage QC inspection & test frameworks between supplier and in-house facilities
- 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
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.
- 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 Quality for PCBA Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) suppliers communicating expectations and resolving issues
- Facilitates PCBA 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 PCBA EMS supplier operations
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality or related technical field or related experience
- 5 years experience in supplier quality engineering or related quality management role
- 3 years experience leading quality engineering teams
- Experience implementing or maintaining AS9100 and/or ISO9001 quality management systems
- Demonstrated experience in PCBA inspection and process control
- Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments
- Aerospace or satellite technology manufacturing background
- Certification in quality management (e.g. Six Sigma)
- Experience with international supplier networks
- Knowledge of export control regulations
- Background in complex hardware development 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 $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 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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