Industrial Engineer, Project Kuiper OISL
Industrial Engineer, Project Kuiper OISL
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Project Kuiper is an innovative program aiming to provide low-latency high-speed internet to underserved populations across the globe through the deployment of a constellation of over 3000 satellites to Low Earth Orbit and were looking for an Industrial Engineer to lead factory level industrial engineering projects
As the Industrial Engineer for a Factory Team at Project Kuiper you will be directly responsible for the analysis solution definition and continuous improvement of operational & industrial mechanisms & workflows at the site. Youll be a leading technical voice defining the layout of 90000 sq ft factory environment ensuring layouts are fit for future scaling as well as optimized around minimum material movement. You will serve as a key lynchpin connecting operations engineering and logistical functions to ensure solutions reduce waste improve yield and have the practical result of more reliable cost effective production processes. You will leverage your expertise in industrial engineering & operational research to lead data collection analysis and modeling activities for key site level requirements like direct labor sizing end-to-end cycle time assessments etc. Youll solve complex industrial challenges associated with balancing production velocity exceptional quality and cost competitive production concepts while ensuring smooth technical execution of current production operations. Youll be a champion for lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement projects raising the bar on the quality of manufacturing solutions presented to the operations group.
Key job responsibilities
Conceptualize design develop and lead execution on work cell layouts throughout facility.
Specify lead and develop analysis and produce modeling associated with labor cycle time headcount and capex requirements for production processes.
Contribute to development of standard ways of working across Kuiper for industrial engineering activities.
Be the department subject matter expert in SAP ERP & MES systems.
Collaborate on development analyze and optimize factory improvement roadmaps on 1-3 year timelines ensuring best effort/impact projects are selected for the business.
Lead drafting & development of Standard Operating Procedures for Operations Team partners.
A day in the life
25% of your time will be spent on the shop floor working with production teams to monitor review and improve industrial processes.
50% of time will be spent performing independent development work such as deep diving on available data sets to identify and implement key production improvement actions developing industrial solution concepts and reviewing & supporting technical content produced by manufacturing engineering team overall.
25% of time will be spent in meeting settings collaborating with others on topics such as new process introductions production process change management production solution finding reviews etc.
- Experience in Design/Innovation research & development manufacturing process industrial engineering or related work
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience with SAP ERP system
- Experience with developing planning and deploying work cell layouts in factory environment
- Experience with both low rate/NPI & full rate manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with cleanroom operations
- Experience with Statistical Process Control
- Experience performing Capacity & Headcount analysis
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
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 $89400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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 the Industrial Engineer for a Factory Team at Project Kuiper you will be directly responsible for the analysis solution definition and continuous improvement of operational & industrial mechanisms & workflows at the site. Youll be a leading technical voice defining the layout of 90000 sq ft factory environment ensuring layouts are fit for future scaling as well as optimized around minimum material movement. You will serve as a key lynchpin connecting operations engineering and logistical functions to ensure solutions reduce waste improve yield and have the practical result of more reliable cost effective production processes. You will leverage your expertise in industrial engineering & operational research to lead data collection analysis and modeling activities for key site level requirements like direct labor sizing end-to-end cycle time assessments etc. Youll solve complex industrial challenges associated with balancing production velocity exceptional quality and cost competitive production concepts while ensuring smooth technical execution of current production operations. Youll be a champion for lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement projects raising the bar on the quality of manufacturing solutions presented to the operations group.
Key job responsibilities
Conceptualize design develop and lead execution on work cell layouts throughout facility.
Specify lead and develop analysis and produce modeling associated with labor cycle time headcount and capex requirements for production processes.
Contribute to development of standard ways of working across Kuiper for industrial engineering activities.
Be the department subject matter expert in SAP ERP & MES systems.
Collaborate on development analyze and optimize factory improvement roadmaps on 1-3 year timelines ensuring best effort/impact projects are selected for the business.
Lead drafting & development of Standard Operating Procedures for Operations Team partners.
A day in the life
25% of your time will be spent on the shop floor working with production teams to monitor review and improve industrial processes.
50% of time will be spent performing independent development work such as deep diving on available data sets to identify and implement key production improvement actions developing industrial solution concepts and reviewing & supporting technical content produced by manufacturing engineering team overall.
25% of time will be spent in meeting settings collaborating with others on topics such as new process introductions production process change management production solution finding reviews etc.
- Experience in Design/Innovation research & development manufacturing process industrial engineering or related work
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience with SAP ERP system
- Experience with developing planning and deploying work cell layouts in factory environment
- Experience with both low rate/NPI & full rate manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with cleanroom operations
- Experience with Statistical Process Control
- Experience performing Capacity & Headcount analysis
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
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 $89400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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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