Sr Factory Manager; Supply Chain), Leo

Sr Factory Manager (Supply Chain), Amazon Leo

Job :  | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world. The system is designed with capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

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.

• Measure, control, and improve capacity, quality, manufacturing performance, and delivery execution across manufacturing operations.
• Lead operational and technical deep dives to resolve manufacturing constraints, improve stability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner cross‑functionally to balance engineering, development, and production priorities while minimizing operational impact and supply chain risk.
• Use data, metrics, and operational insights to assess performance, identify gaps, and drive structured corrective actions across manufacturing environments.
• Influence and drive internal and external teams to ensure alignment, adherence to standards, and consistent execution against business priorities.
• Communicate effectively across all levels through clear escalation management, documentation, reporting, and follow‑through on actions and decisions.
• Travel up to 40% of the time to the Electronics Supply Base.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience.
• 6+ years of related industry experience.
• Experience in program, project, or product management, or leading product implementation.
• Experience driving continuous improvement activities, implementing Six Sigma methodologies and performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Correction of Errors (COE).
• Demonstrated ability to build and integrate data sets and utilize them to develop metrics that drive decisions.
• Experience managing multiple programs in parallel, implementing cross‑functional initiatives in fast‑paced environments, and managing technology transfers within global supply chains.
• Technical understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes and materials, capacity assessments, and quality requirements.

• Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain, and Tier 1 OEM partners.
• Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Direct experience managing high‑complexity electronics contract manufacturers, preferably in aerospace or defense industries.
• Demonstrated success in implementing advanced manufacturing processes and quality systems in regulated industries.
• Deep expertise in space‑grade electronics manufacturing, including familiarity with J‑STD‑001 Space Addendum, IPC‑A‑610 Space Addendum, and AS9100 requirements.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification with demonstrated application in electronics manufacturing optimization.

Base salary range: $ – $ USD annually (WA, Bellevue). Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Basic Life & AD&D insurance, optional supplemental life plans, Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.