Production Supervisor- Hiring our Heroes, Project Kuiper

Amazon; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Cleanroom Supervisor for Project Kuiper, focusing on the prototyping and manufacturing of optical devices. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, supervising a technician team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be Active Duty Military Members or Military Spouses, with relevant experience in cleanroom manufacturing and high traceability environments.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in Clean Room Manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years' experience manufacturing in high traceability environment.
• Must be an approved candidate for Hiring our Heroes (HOH) Cohort.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble optical prototypes in an ISO 7/8 Environment.
• Supervise a team of technicians focused on early production.
• Work cross-functionally with management and supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict management

Manual dexterity

Education

B.S. in Business/Engineering or relevant field

Job description

Job ID: 2979822 | Amazon.com Services LLC

This is a program for Active-Duty Military Members and Military Spouses through Hiring our Heroes (HoH) Corporate Fellowship. It is for cohort 25-3 approved candidates.

If you are not an Active Duty Military Member or Military Spouse, please do not apply through this posting.

Completing this application will increase visibility of your candidacy for permanent placement at Amazon; however, is NOT a guarantee you will be screened or provided an offer.

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Project Kuiper is seeking a Cleanroom Supervisor to join the Optical group within Production. This role will report to the Value Stream Leader and work closely with them to supervise a technician team that supports prototyping and manufacturing of all components and assembly of novel optical laser devices. 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 clean room.


Key job responsibilities
- Manufacture and assemble optical prototypes in an ISO 7/8 Environment, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
- Supervise a team of technicians focused on early production and scaling output.
- Work with Senior 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.
- Work cross-functionally with management, facilities, and supply chain to maintain operations and materials for an ISO 7/8 cleanroom.
- Ability to provide timely feedback on designs, processes, and custom equipment used in routine prototyping, fabrication, and characterization.
- Author, maintain, and train others to all relevant process documentation, including Assembly, Inspection, Testing/In-Process Characterization, and Packaging Procedures.
- Review and approve rework to ensure accuracy and enforce traceability.
- 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
Must be an approved candidate for Hiring our Heroes (HOH) Cohort - Meaning Active Duty Military or Veteran Spouse approved through Skilslbridge

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

- Must be an approved candidate for Hiring our Heroes (HOH) Cohort
- Must be an U.S. Military member with 180~ days of time in service remaining or an employment ready military spouse
- 1+ years’ experience in Clean Room Manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years' experience manufacturing in high traceability environment (AS9100 Aerospace, IS0-13485 Medical or other equivalent)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- B.S. in Business/Engineering, or relevant field.
- Experience in assembly of small, intricate Components under microscopic guidance.
- Experience with Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturability, and DMAIC.
- Experience manufacturing optical free space devices in clean room.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple teams.
- Conflict management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask, comfortable with changing work environments and priorities.
- 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.
- 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.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $75,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $124,600/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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