Amazon Tooling Ops Lab Manager Project Kuiper 

United States, Washington, Kirkland 

974405980

We are hiring a Tooling Operations Lab Manager. As a Lab Manager, you will be responsible for managing lab space utilized by production engineering teams for assembly, building, and testing of manufacturing hardware. You will support both engineering teams and lab technicians by managing equipment and supply storage, tracking project progress, ensuring efficient space utilization, and providing guidance on lab usage.External customers will need to schedule shop support through you to prevent scheduling conflicts. Your strong organizational skills will be essential for managing equipment build projects, including tracking required equipment, lab space, consumables, and commercial off-the-shelf hardware. You will use modern collaboration software to process incoming requests and develop strategies to optimize lab space utilization. In this role, you will maintain accountability for lab best practices and report directly to the Tooling Ops Manager.Key job responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project schedules around long lead, complex fabrication projects.- Help tooling and equipment Engineers focus on “Just In Time” principles, kitting, and offsite storage- effectively managing long lead orders and frequent re-prioritization.
- Closely manage space usage in the Equipment Engineering assembly area and enforce policy around maintaining a safe and effective work area.
- Maintain shop supplies and hand tool stocks both in fabrication areas as well as equipment assembly areas.
- Work with Equipment Engineers and leaders to plan larger scale projects that span multiple groups.
- Help organize material and device transfers between local Kuiper buildingsExport Control Requirement:

- 3+ years experience in hardware dev, manufacturing, or related fields
- Experience communicating across cross functional teams
- Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds on some occasions, stand/walk for up to 8 hours (with breaks), and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.

- Direct experience managing a mechanical lab or shop space
- Experience in an R&D/Prototype environment
- 1+ year(s) experience with CAD
- Experience managing outside vendor relationships
- Understanding of mechatronics systems and components
- Hands on experience with precision mechanical assembly and/or machine/fabrication
- Familiarity with shop metrology methods/tools
- Experience with project management/collaboration software (such as Jira/Confluence)
- Experience with PLM software