Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon Inc.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 169,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond, WA seeks a Quality Engineer to own the quality system development for the Amazon Leo satellite project. You will contribute to requirements design, processes, and system integration across production and test environments.

The role emphasizes APQP leadership, DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, and SPC-based process control in an AS9100-certified setting. Experience with optical assemblies, RCA, and data analysis is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures.
• 2+ years leading APQP tools such as PFMEA, CP, PFD, SPC, MSA.

Responsibilities

• Lead Optical Inter-Satellite Link design changes and APQP tool implementation (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, Process flow).
• Oversee complex optical assembly test failure investigations with design and manufacturing teams.
• Identify critical optical test parameters and apply SPC to understand variations.
• Develop and lead quality management activities including process definition, validation, and qualification for assembly and testing.
• Lead Material Review Board discussions for dispositions of nonconforming material.
• Drive development and launch of QMS aspects across Amazon Leo Production System.
• Execute root cause corrective actions for production processes prior to launch.
• Collaborate with Receiving Inspection, Supplier Quality, and Engineering on inspection and verification methods.

Skills

SQL

Python

R/SAS/Matlab

RCA

APQP tools

PFMEA

CP

PFD

SPC

MSA

Kyence

Cognex

AI/ML Vision systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent

Tools

Kyence

Cognex

AI/ML Vision systems

Job description

Description

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.

The Amazon Leo Payload Processing Quality team is driven to develop a Amazon Leo Quality System that is capable of scaling aerospace quality to volume and cost levels to meet end customer needs. This position will join the team at an exciting moment, with an opportunity to own quality system development and contribute to the design of requirements, processes, and systems used across the business.

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.

Key job responsibilities

• Optical Inter-Satellite Link, work on new design and development team for upcoming design change. Drive the APQP tool such as DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan and Process flow.
• Lead the complex Optical assembly test failure investigation by engaging the design and manufacturing team.
• Identified the critical optical test parameter and utilized the SPC tool to work proactively to understand the 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.

A day in the life

• Perform daily defect resolution as the Quality member.
• Investigates Production System issues to reduce defect rates and drive root cause corrective actions.
• Implements the Amazon Leo Quality System through process development and launch mechanisms.
• Partners 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 to QMS requirements.
• Develop and modify process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, MSAs, and other APQP artifacts to support continued high quality production.
• Working within an AS9100 (or similar) certified quality system

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

Basic Qualifications

• 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+ year experience in leading the APQP (PFMEA, CP, PFD, SPC, MSA)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, etc.) experience
• 2+ years experience in semi-automated and fully automated process improvement to add error proofing to system such as Kyence, Cognex or other AI/ML Vision system
• 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.

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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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, REDMOND - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A10461394