Amazon Sr Process Development Engineer - Harnessing Kuiper 

United States, Washington 

621772848

We are seeking a Sr. Process Development Engineer to lead the development of innovative manufacturing processes for wire harness assemblies. This role focuses on transforming high-complexity harness designs into scalable, high-volume production while maintaining the highest quality standards. You will be instrumental in driving the automation and optimization of production lines to support the rapid deployment of our satellite constellation.Key job responsibilities
- Manufacturing Process Design: Develop and implement advanced harness manufacturing processes, incorporating automation to enable high-throughput production and ensure scalability.- Tooling & Equipment: Identify and develop tooling and equipment for harness assembly. Work with vendors and internal resources to implement these solutions on the production floor.
- Automation & Innovation: Identify automation opportunities, evaluate return on investment, and develop automated solutions to improve production efficiency and reduce manual labor.
- Prototyping & Scale-Up: Lead prototype builds, ensuring that incremental milestones for production development are achieved. Transition harness designs from prototype to high-volume production.- Production Support: Provide ongoing support for production, troubleshooting issues as they arise, and driving continuous improvement efforts.Export Control Requirement:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a mid/high-volume, high-complexity setting.
- Experience with CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks) and familiarity with manufacturing principles such as PFMEA, 5S, Lean 6-Sigma, Process Capability Analysis and time studies.

- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Experience with aerospace or defense wire harness manufacturing standards (e.g., IPC-620, NASA STD 8739.4).
- Proven track record in implementing automation into production processes.
- Experience transitioning products from design to high-volume manufacturing.
- Familiarity with ERP, MRP, and MES systems.
- Hands-on experience with both manual and automated electromechanical assembly processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve production blockers effectively.