Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Project Kuiper

DescriptionProject Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.The Kuiper Manufacturing Quality team is driven to develop a Kuiper Quality System that is capable of scaling aerospace quality to volume and cost levels to meet end customer needs. This position will join the team at an exciting moment, with an opportunity to own quality system development and contribute to the design of requirements, processes, and systems used across the business.Key job responsibilities

Develop and lead Kuiper Quality management activities, including process definition and validation for assembly and test methods, part and process qualification, inspection plans and capabilities, as well as process monitoring capabilities.

Lead and participate in MRB discussions to determine dispositions for nonconforming material.

Lead the development and launch of multiple aspects of the Quality Management System across Project Kuiper.

Dive deep into root cause corrective action activities throughout the Project Kuiper production system, and take ownership to drive innovative solutions to prevent recurrence

Work directly with Inspection, Supplier Quality, Operations, and Engineering teams to develop and qualify inspection, monitoring, and verification methods for the Kuiper Production System.

Be a subject matter expert in the verification activities and methods for different Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) that go into the satellite assembly, including APQP artifacts

Lead and develop new and novel process mechanisms for cross functional production system teams.

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

Perform daily defect investigation and resolution for assigned product families

Investigates product issues to reduce defect rates and drive root cause corrective actions through continuous improvement.

Represent Kuiper Quality System requirement in product team, and provide guidance on path forward during blockers.

Partners with cross-functional groups to develop and qualify product, processes, and equipment, including Quality Assurance processes

Perform audits to ensure compliance to QMS and product requirements.

Develop and modify process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, MSAs, and other APQP artifacts to support continued high quality production.

Basic Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer for assembly and test of complex products in an aerospace, automotive, and/or medical device environment

3+ years representing quality or manufacturing as part of MRB decisions.

3+ years leading failure analysis and root cause corrective action activities around large assembly failures.

3+ years experience transitioning product from NPI to production in a quality or manufacturing role

Preferred Qualifications

A curious self-starter with a proven track record of diving into unknown territory, learning new concepts, and pushing your comfort zone.

An effective multi-tasker who navigates a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with grace and efficiency.

Excellent at creating and maintaining working relationships across all levels and disciplines, receptive to feedback and input from others, and quick to apply changes.

Nice to have a background in aerospace hardware requirements for satellites.

Familiar with APQP methodologies (PFD, PFMEA, MSAs, etc)

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.