Sr. Mfg Quality Eng - OISL, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Redmond; On-site; AUD 195,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo Quality team is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to drive the quality system for payload processing. You will own design verification plans, DFMEA/PFMEA, and process validation, working with design and manufacturing to ensure product quality for satellite production.

The role requires 5+ years in quality engineering with APQP experience and a strong background in electrical/optical engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures.
• 5+ years in developing APQP tools (PFMEA, CP, PFD, SPC, MSA).
• BS or MS in Electrical/Optical Engineering or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own quality system development for Amazon Leo payload processing.
• Lead APQP activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan and Process flow.
• Investigate complex optical assembly test failures with design/manufacturing teams.
• Define and validate processes for assembly and test methods, qualification, inspection plans.
• Lead Material Review Board discussions for nonconforming material.
• Drive development and launch of Quality Management System across Amazon Leo.

Skills

Functional specifications

Design verification

Functional test procedures

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Electrical/Optical Engineering degree (BS/MS)

Tools

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Matlab

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.

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.

Be a subject matter expert in launch vehicle payload processing quality assurance for the Amazon Leo Production System.

A day in the life

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.

Be a subject matter expert in launch vehicle payload processing quality assurance for the Amazon Leo Production System.

About the team

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

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or Master's degree in electrical engineering or Optical Engineering
• 5+ years of data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab, etc.) experience
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production

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 - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually