Quality Manager 2nd Shift, Project Kuiper

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.

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.

As Quality Manager you will lead a team of quality professionals responsible for incoming in-process and final quality inspections with focus on technical quality standards and measurement systems. You will manage quality inspection operations for electronics mechanical parts and semiconductors implementing and maintaining inspection processes that meet IPC-A-610 J-STD-001 and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) requirements. You will be responsible for hiring developing and coaching quality personnel while ensuring technical excellence in inspection methodologies.


Key job responsibilities
Lead engineers and technicians within the inspection team prioritizing work and addressing technical escalations related to measurement systems inspection methodologies and quality standards
Oversee implementation and maintenance of technical quality standards (GD&T IPC-A-610 J-STD-001) and measurement systems including development of inspection procedures and acceptance criteria
Own Material Review Board (MRB) processes including technical evaluation of non-conforming material root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement through Lean and 5S activities measurement system analysis and process capability improvements in the inspection areas
Lead quality system activities including internal audits document control training programs and quality metrics
Support new product introduction and manufacturing transfer activities by establishing inspection criteria qualifying measurement systems and developing inspection work cells
Partner with engineering teams to provide DFQ (Design for Quality) feedback on inspectability and manufacturing process capability and implement advanced inspection technologies


A day in the life
This role is a people manager and is the quality leader for Kuipers inspection center. This role must identify and solve problems within internal fulfillment and manufacturing operations 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.

5 years direct management of Quality Inspection personnel in an Aerospace or Automotive manufacturing environment
7 years experience with inspection processes within aviation/aerospace electronics
Demonstrated expertise in GD&T (ASME Y14.5) IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards
Proficient in ISO 9001 / AS9100 / IATF 16949 requirements
5 years experience with quality concepts/tools/methods such as 8D DOE APQP PPAP FMEA Measurement Systems Analysis SPC
Experience using Lean Six Sigma tools for process improvement

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
IPC Certified Trainer certification
Experience with measurement systems analysis and advanced inspection equipment
5 years experience in technical problem solving and root cause analysis

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 $104100/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.