Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Project Kuiper is seeking a Propulsion Supervisor. This role will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager for Propulsion and work closely with them to supervise a technician team that supports production of all components and assembly of the propulsion system. Further there will be a dotted line reporting structure to the Testing Engineering Manager for propulsion as this role will manage both manufacturing and test technicians. The individual will have strong leadership skills and be required to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment where communication and organization will be critical. This position will also utilize a variety of analytical tools as well as aid in creating a variety of production procedures which they will help to draft and maintain. This will require supervisory duties as well as working as an operator on the production line.

Key job responsibilities

- Manufacture/assemble/ and testing of aerospace hardware in a high rate production environment

- Supervise a team of technicians focused on early production and scaling output.

- Work with Senior Manager to plan and coordinate daily tasks for technicians and activities of all operations with an ability to adapt to changing schedules and other dynamic priorities.

- Work cross-functionally with management, facilities, and supply chain to maintain operations and materials.

- Author, maintain, and train others to all relevant process documentation, including Assembly, Inspection, Testing/In-Process Characterization, and Packaging Procedures.

- Review and approve rework to ensure accuracy and enforce traceability.

- Comply with all Company Policies including Health, Safety, and Environmental Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment Requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Export Control Requirement:

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Redmond, WA, USA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years of supervisory experience.

- 6+ years experience manufacturing/testing in high rate production environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- B.S. in Business/Engineering, or relevant field.

- Experience with Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturability, and DMAIC.

- Experience working with vacuum and/or pressurized gas systems

- Experience with test execution software such as TestStand, LabView, and Python

- Experience with testing of production hardware designed for space environments

- Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements

- Strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple teams.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask, comfortable with changing work environments and priorities.

- Proven ability to monitor own work product, ensuring quality, accuracy, and thoroughness; able to self-motivate and work independently or as part of a larger team.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $100,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $162,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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