Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Leo

Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Amazon Leo

Job :  | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

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.

• Optical Inter‑Satellite Link – work on new design and development team for upcoming design change; drive the APQP tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan and Process flow.
• Lead the complex Optical assembly test failure investigation by engaging the design and manufacturing team.
• Identify critical optical test parameters and utilize SPC tools to understand product and process variations.
• Develop and lead Amazon Leo Quality management activities, including process definition and validation for assembly and test methods, part and process qualification, receiving inspection plans, in‑process inspection capabilities, and process monitoring capabilities.
• Lead Material Review Board discussions in Amazon’s Finished Satellite Payload Processing facility, determining product dispositions for nonconforming material.
• Lead the development and launch of multiple aspects of the Quality Management System across Amazon Leo.
• Dive deep into root‑cause corrective action activities for the production processes immediately before Amazon Leo satellites are loaded in the launch vehicle.
• Work directly with Receiving Inspection, Supplier Quality, and Engineering teams to develop and qualify inspection, monitoring, and verification methods for the Amazon Leo Production System.

• Perform daily defect resolution as the Quality member.
• Investigate Production System issues to reduce defect rates and drive root‑cause corrective actions.
• Implement the Amazon Leo Quality System through process development and launch mechanisms.
• Partner with cross‑functional groups to develop and qualify internal production processes, including Quality Assurance processes.
• Conduct rigorous Continuous Improvement activities to prevent recurrence of non‑conformances during assembly.
• Perform audit activities to ensure compliance with QMS requirements.
• Develop and modify process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, MSAs, and other APQP artifacts to support continued high‑quality production.
• Work within an AS9100 (or similar) certified quality system.

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, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedure.
• 2+ years of experience leading the APQP (PFMEA, CP, PFD, SPC, MSA).

• 2+ years of experience in performing RCA for functional test failure for PCBA or mechanical failure.
• 2+ years of data querying languages (e.g., SQL), scripting languages (e.g., Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g., R, SAS, Matlab).
• 2+ years experience in semi‑automated and fully automated process improvement to add error‑proofing to systems such as Kyence, Cognex or other AI/ML Vision systems.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.

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

USA, WA, REDMOND –  –  USD annually.

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, and 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, and parental leave.

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