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Amazon • Kirkland, Washington, United States
Salary: $137,300 - $185,700 / year
Role & seniority: Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Sr. Mfg Quality Engineer) focused on quality ownership for satellite mechanism sub-assemblies within Amazon Leo.
Stack/tools: Aerospace/defect reduction and APQP toolbox (PFMEAs, control plans, MSAs, QMS integration, AS9100-like processes); defect reduction methodologies (RCCA); collaboration with Inspection, Supplier Quality, and Engineering; production-system qualification and monitoring.
Own product quality for satellite mechanism assemblies: define/validate assembly and test methods, qualification plans, in-process inspection, and process monitoring.
Lead MRB discussions and disposition for nonconforming material; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Develop and qualify inspection, monitoring, and verification methods across the Leo Production System; partner cross-functionally to ensure a no-defect mentality and sustained quality performance.
5+ years as a quality engineer owning performance over high-precision aerospace assemblies.
Experience developing functional specs, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
Proficiency with APQP artifacts (PFMEAs, control plans, MSAs), QMS processes, and defect reduction methodologies (RCCA).
Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent.
Experience with cross-functional product design to production, a
Amazon Leo 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. Amazon Leo 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 Leo Manufacturing Quality team is driven to deliver high-quality product lines while maintaining a fast production rate. This position will join the team at an exciting moment, with an opportunity to directly own the quality outputs of some of our critical sub-systems.
As a Sr. Mfg Quality Engineer, you will have the opportunity to own product performance for some of the most critical sub-assemblies of the satellite, delivering creative solutions to reduce defects, and planning to prevent defects using technical quality skills.
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.
Key job responsibilities
Lead as Product QE over satellite mechanism assemblies, including process
definition and validation for assembly and test methods, part and process
qualification, inspection plans, in-process inspection capabilities, and process
monitoring.
Lead MRB discussions determine product dispositions for nonconforming
material.
Dive deep into defect reduction activities for the mechanisms subassemblies,
and drive innovative solutions to prevent recurrence of defects.
Work directly with Inspection, Supplier Quality, and Engineering teams to
develop and qualify inspection, monitoring, and verification methods for the Leo
Production System all through the production system and ensure a no defect
mentality
Be a Quality SME for the mechanisms sub-assemblies, owning defect reduction,
reporting, and overall quality performance of the mechanism subassemblies,
including electromechanical hardware, high cleanliness/FOD sensitivity, tight
tolerance & high precision machined parts, high criticality attributes
Lead and develop new and novel process mechanisms for cross functional
production system teams.
A day in the life
Own yield performance for the mechanisms subassemblies, setting up monitoring
systems using production data, and leading projects to creatively deliver
solutions to recurring issues in production
Investigates Production System issues to reduce defect rates and drive root
cause corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects
Implements the Leo Quality System through process development and launch
mechanisms across teams similar to AS9100 requirements
Own and report out on product performance to quality and manufacturing
leadership.
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 related to satellite mechanisms.
Basic Qualifications: - Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
in aerospace applications Preferred Qualifications: - Master's 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
Experience in NPI product qualification methods, including RCCA and APQP
methods
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
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USA, WA, Kirkland - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually