Amazon Sr Manufacturing Engineer Project Kuiper 

United States, Washington, Kirkland 

551128610

Key job responsibilities
- Lead, coordinate and troubleshoot key production operation activities Wednesday through Sunday on split shift support. Areas supported include satellite final integration and phased array testing.
- Plan and execute key flight and non-flight build and test campaigns to support broader Kuiper program milestones.- Review and lead definition of the assembly line and equipment needed for satellite integration.- Interface with facilities personnel on building development and requirements.
- Optimize cost and the assembly line to meet aggressive build rates and overall budget targets.
- Define standards, requirements and processes for manufacturing systems, work instructions and troubleshooting of complex space hardware.
- Provide frequent feedback and technical reviews on designs, processes, tools and custom equipment used in both R&D prototyping and production environments.- Improve and enforce area safety through design reviews, processes reviews, regular auditing and safety-related projects.Additional Requirements
- Willing to work flexible shifts as needed.
- Able to climb up and down ladders, work in tight spaces, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position.
- Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassistedA day in the life

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial/Electrical) or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience in the development, planning and standing up of manufacturing operations for automotive, medical device or space hardware.
- Able to work Wednesday through Sunday on split shift from Noon - 8pm.

- Experience leading manufacturing engineering teams, processes, facilities and systems in an R&D and/or production environment.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or propulsion systems.
- Experience with various automated manufacturing processes, including assembly and test methods at component level, subsystem, and system level.
- Highly familiar with QTP/ATP and production test methods, and automated data acquisition and collection.
- Formal training/certification in Operational Excellence Systems (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, etc.) a plus.
- Strong organizational, analytical, root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- CAD experience (NX), PFMEA experience, GD&T knowledge.