Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Assembly and Environmental Test, Project Kuiper

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a dynamic team in the Space Hardware and Environmental Test team. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing and testing processes for cutting-edge satellite technology. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills while managing multiple projects. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with various teams and contribute to innovative solutions that enhance product quality and performance. If you're ready to take on this challenge and make a significant impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Equity options

Sign-on payments

Qualifications

• 1+ years in Clean Room Manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years' experience in high traceability manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians in environmental testing and assembly of space hardware.
• Coordinate daily tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Clean Room Manufacturing

Manufacturing in high traceability environment

Conflict management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Education

B.S. in Business/Engineering or relevant field

Tools

TVAC

Thermal chambers

Vibration testing tables

Six Sigma

DMAIC

Job description

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Assembly and Environmental Test, Project Kuiper

Job ID: 2960613 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the 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.

Project Kuiper is seeking a Production Supervisor to join the Space Hardware and Environmental Test team. This role will report to the Value Stream Leader and work closely with them to supervise a technician team that manufactures and tests space hardware. The individual will have strong leadership skills and be required to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment where communication and organization will be critical. This position will also utilize a variety of analytical tools as well as aid in creating a variety of laboratory procedures which they will help to draft and maintain. This will require supervisory duties as well as working as an operator in the manufacturing facility.

Working Hours: First Half Night Shift: Sunday - Wednesday, 5:00 PM - 3:30 AM

Key job responsibilities

1. Supervise a team of technicians focused on environmental testing of space hardware in production.
2. Supervise a team of technicians focused on assembly of space hardware in production.
3. Work with Manager to plan and coordinate daily tasks for technicians and activities of all operations with an ability to adapt to changing schedules and other dynamic priorities.
4. Work cross-functionally with management, facilities, and supply chain to maintain operations.
5. Report out operational metrics including staffing and resource utilization.
6. Author, maintain, and train others to all relevant process documentation, including Assembly, Inspection, In-process testing and Environmental Testing.
7. Review and approve rework to ensure accuracy and enforce traceability.
8. Comply with all Company Policies including Health, Safety, and Environmental Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment Requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures.

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.

A day in the life

1. 70% - On the shop floor working directly with technicians to support and keep operations running smoothly (Assembly and Environmental Test Processes)
2. 15% - Meeting settings, working with technicians on career advancement, interviewing new candidates, reporting out metrics, creating and developing plans for improving operational efficiency
3. 15% - Administrative tasks updating status trackers, reports, dashboards, etc.

About the team

This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you’ll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1+ years’ experience in Clean Room Manufacturing environment.
2. 5+ years' experience manufacturing in high traceability environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. B.S. in Business/Engineering, or relevant field.
2. Experience in environmental test working with TVAC, thermal chambers and vibration testing tables.
3. Experience with Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturability, and DMAIC.
4. Strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple teams.
5. Conflict management and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask, comfortable with changing work environments and priorities.
7. Proven ability to monitor own work product, ensuring quality, accuracy, and thoroughness; able to self-motivate and work independently or as part of a larger team.
8. Manual dexterity to handle tools, and other equipment, of varying sizes.

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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $100,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $150,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit this link. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.