Lead MFG Assembly Technician, LEO, OISL

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a Lead MFG Assembly Technician to drive process improvements and assemble satellite components in a Cleanroom environment. You will lead team meetings, ensure quality per standards, and participate in training program development within the department.

The role requires hands-on experience with precision tools, reading engineering drawings, and working in high-traceability manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a high-traceability manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years using hand tools and precision measuring instruments (Calipers, multimeters, torque wrenches).
• 1+ years working with test tools and test methods that validate the system.
• Experience reading, interpreting and working from engineering documentation and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation.
• Assemble satellite components and sub-assemblies in a Cleanroom/ESD environment.
• Lead process work and ensure quality per standards and procedures.
• Lead daily team meetings and coordinate efforts to minimize production interruptions.
• Develop and implement training programs within the department.

Skills

Hand tools

Precision measuring

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Quality standards

Education

Trade school certification

Tools

Calipers

Multimeters

Torque wrenches

Job description

Description

LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Key job responsibilities

Driving and developing departmental continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation.

Assemble mechanical and electrical satellite components, sub-assemblies, and integration assemblies, fabricating and/or processing materials into complex manufactured products, and operating testing equipment and tooling, all in a Cleanroom and ESD control environment.

Lead process work and review output for quality and adherence to standards and procedures

Lead daily team meeting facilitation, end-of-shift reporting, and coordinating efforts to minimize production interruptions.

Support new-hire training programs within your department and contribute to development and modification of training programs. You develop training plans for your team and are responsible for implementing training programs within your department.

Drive safety standards and operations protocol while ensuring team compliance.

A day in the life

The Lead MFG Assembly Technician will identify process improvements to improve build efficiency. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams on both early hardware development and setting the stage for later production hardware manufacturing processes. The successful candidate thrives in a fast paced, start-up like environment and are able to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

About The Team

We are a group of Technicians with well over 20 years of diverse skills and experience. Each team member brings in willingness to train and positive team energy. Some tasks you may be an individual contributor, but may also work in a group environment to achieve organizational goals. This group of Technicians thrived in success by working as a team. We are currently in research and development but moving towards production environment.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years in a high traceability manufacturing environment, or relevant trade school certification
• 1+ years using hand tools and/or precision measuring instruments (i.e., Calipers, multi-meters, torque wrenches)
• 1+ years working with test tools and test methods that adequately validate the system
• Experience reading, interpreting and working from engineering documentation and/or drawings

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience in the aerospace industry, automotive industry, medical device industry, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environment
• - Experience in a fast-paced production environment
• - Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
• - Experience with forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment (including previous certifications)
• - A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, work instructions and standard operating procedures
• - Some basic knowledge of electrical, optical and mechanical systems, antennas, functional testing and/or satellite components
• - Ability to use multiple types of precision measuring instruments
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

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 - 29.37 - 48.46 USD hourly

Company

- Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A10529280