Amazon Tooling Mechanical Design Engineer Project Kuiper 

United States, Washington, Redmond 

160101524

The Tooling Engineer will support the program on path from R&D, through design validation, into production. You will develop, design, analyze, and implement custom tooling and equipment required for assembling and testing (QTP/ATP) the satellite. You will need to convert the requests from various teams into systems that are easy to use, cost effective, and accurate. In addition, you will be responsible for project management, cost estimate and scheduling. You will manage and support fabrication, testing and commissioning of the tooling into manufacturing.This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you'll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. You'll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you'll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product's performance, quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.Key job responsibilities
The Tooling Engineer position involves:
- Leading satellite tool development throughout the product lifecycle
- Designing and implementing assembly and test equipment
- Converting technical needs into user-friendly solutions
- Overseeing projects, timelines, and costsThis role demands:
- Strong performance in a dynamic environment
- Excellence in quality and standards
- Problem-solving and innovation skills
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility to handle diverse responsibilitiesExport Control Requirement:

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience with CAD Design of complex systems including 3D modeling, drawings, and GD&T
- 1+ years of experience of structural analysis including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis
- 1+ years of experience with project management, schedule, and budgeting

- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Strong background in the design of mechanism, bolted and welded structures, assembly fixtures, alignment fixtures, test fixtures, rigging, and material handling
- Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Design analysis experience with stiffness/strength, structural dynamics, weldments, and bolted structures.
- Experience designing tooling for aerospace hardware
- Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials used in assembly tooling
- Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking in complex situations
- Experience with NX 3D modeling package and Simcenter 3D FEA simulation.
- Formal training/certification in Operational Excellence Systems (Lean, 55, Six Sigma, etc.) a plus
- Cross-organizational communication in both verbal and written forms.