Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, Leo Quality

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC•4h ago

United StatesOnsite$137.3K–$185.7KFull-timeMid Level5+ yrs exp

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Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. As a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, you will develop, drive and optimize mechanisms for quality assurance and control activities for a large supply chain of electronics, mechanical parts and semiconductors. Our impact goes beyond compliance, we are a governance org that creates the processes, mechanisms
tools that foster immediate and future success - think process engineering, continuous improvement
adherence to a world class quality management system. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with excellent analytical abilities, strong technical skills, effective written and verbal communication
most importantly, a passion for developing processes, manufacturing systems
tools to produce high-quality, mission-critical hardware in volume production. Key job responsibilities - Own the quality management system and its mechanisms for Leo's supply chain operations - Govern the supplier quality lifecycle from new product introduction through sustaining - Implement and sustain continuous improvement mechanisms: SPC monitoring, control plan optimization, PFMEA updates
manufacturing optimization opportunities. - Analyze variation sources, challenge specifications
define proactive improvement plans grounded in data and physics - Drive defect identification and elimination activities including application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools - Collaborate with engineering, suppliers, supply chain
manufacturing to optimize Design for Excellence - Move quality checks upstream and eliminate the need to inspect quality into the product by achieving high process capability - Lead process capability analysis (Cpk/Ppk) for critical characteristics and intervene before defects are created - Develop and execute Layered Process Audits at supplier sites - Drive structured RCCA using 8D methodology - Own supplier qualification (PPAP) - Foster a culture of quality, improvement and learning with Leo 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)
lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. A day in the life This role is an individual contributor and is the quality mechanisms lead within Leo's supply chain operations. This role must identify and solve problems within a supply chain while coaching teams and developing mechanisms to consistently deliver high-quality products. You will be challenged with solving problems that have never been tackled before at scale. We guarantee that you will get to work some of the smartest people in the industry, learn a lot, have fun and have the chance to positively impact the life of millions of people. About the team At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures
we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. On this team we strive for excellence from raw material extraction through orbit. We tackle challenges head on and we learn together as we grow our business.
Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization - Experience preparing quality metrics and effectively engaging with stakeholders to set and drive quality goals - Experience in supplier relationship management (e.g. SLAs management, performance/scorecarding) - Experience in root cause analysis and error correction, identifying changes to procedures and systems to implement long-term fixes and avoid repeating issues - 5+ years of quality assurance engineering experience
Lean-Six Sigma Black Belt certification - Experience developing, auditing
optimizing a quality system in an ISO9000 / AS9100 environment
similar standard. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications
location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off
parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Bellevue - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

Required skills

Quality AssuranceLean-Six SigmaISO9000AS9100Root Cause AnalysisProcess ImprovementSupplier Relationship ManagementData AnalysisContinuous ImprovementManufacturing Optimization