Amazon Manufacturing Engineering Manager Project Kuiper 

United States, Washington, Kirkland 

779169619

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- Develop, implement, and streamline manufacturing engineering processes and procedures.- 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.- Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and best manufacturing practices.
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A day in the life
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.

- 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.

- 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.