Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Project Kuiper

Description

Project Kuiper is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've 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.

Join our ambitious aerospace program dedicated to pushing the boundaries of satellite manufacturing and assembly. As our Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you'll drive transformative process improvements and lead a talented team that's reshaping how satellite components are designed, assembled, and tested. Your leadership will be crucial in managing non-conformances, enhancing work instructions, driving root cause analyses, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through lean manufacturing principles. You will be instrumental in creating and deploying KPIs to measure and improve team performance, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Key job responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Front-Line Support Engineers, focusing on assembly, integration, testing, and issue resolution.

Develop, implement, and streamline manufacturing engineering processes and procedures.

Create and deploy KPIs to measure and continuously improve manufacturing processes and team performance.

Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related non-conformances and quality issues.

Champion lean manufacturing practices to optimize throughput, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

Collaborate cross-functionally with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and operations to ensure smooth integration and alignment of manufacturing processes.

Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and best manufacturing practices.

Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of technical growth, accountability, and continuous learning.

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

As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, your day will typically begin with reviewing the team's operational performance metrics, identifying potential bottlenecks, and strategizing improvements.

You will collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineers to refine and optimize production processes and with Front-Line Support Engineers to address immediate production issues. Meetings with cross-functional teams, including design engineering and quality assurance, will ensure continuous alignment and integration of manufacturing efforts.

You'll actively engage in developing training and mentoring programs for your team, facilitating growth and building expertise. Throughout the day, your strong leadership and proactive problem-solving will drive the team toward operational excellence and successful outcomes.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

5+ years of manufacturing engineering team management.

7+ years of demonstrated experience in manufacturing engineering, including mechanical assembly and testing processes.

Proven experience in developing and deploying KPIs to drive process improvement.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and demonstrated application in a manufacturing setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience with automated assembly and test methods at component, subsystem, and system levels.

Formal training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other Operational Excellence methodologies.

Proven track record of technical leadership in aerospace hardware integration and testing.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively communicating complex technical concepts across multiple disciplines and to senior leadership.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $135,900 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $234,900 / 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.