Quality Inspector - 1st Shift, Project Kuiper

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is searching for a Quality Inspector to join the Quality Team on Project Kuiper. This position involves ensuring quality assurance through advanced inspection of aerospace-grade hardware. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in quality inspection and a strong understanding of engineering blueprints and inspection procedures, with responsibility for both in-process and final product inspections.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Quality Inspector in a Receiving Inspection role.
• Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with hand measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and report nonconformances.
• Develop SOPs and train new inspectors.
• Execute inspection plans and perform critical in-process inspections.

Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

Use of Metrology Equipment

Quality Inspection

Tools

CMM

Romer Arms

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Quality Inspector - 1st Shift, Project Kuiper

Job ID: 3006922 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper 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. Project Kuiper 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.

The Quality Team at Project Kuiper is looking for a Quality Inspector to join our team and help perform critical inspection duties within our Manufacturing Quality organization.


Key job responsibilities
The Quality Inspector will operate advanced metrology equipment to ensure product conformance for highly-complex aerospace grade hardware.

Perform Receiving Inspection activity using sampling plans and metrology equipment, such as CMMs, Romer Arms, micrometers, calipers, height gages, calipers, micrometers, gages, etc..
Report nonconformances when defective material is found.
Develop and lead 5S activities around the Quality area(s) to ensure efficient working areas.
Read Inspection Plans and Work Instructions to perform quality inspections
Interpret engineering blueprints and drawings to the ASME Y14.5 standard to GD&T
Perform Critical in-process and final inspections for assembled product.
Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to the requirements of AS9102
Develop Standard Operator Procedures (SOPs) for other inspectors to follow for day-to-day tasks.
Train new inspectors on the correct usage of equipment and day to day responsibilities.
Estimates shift times are: Sun-Wed 6am-4:30pm or Wed-Sat 6am-4:30pm

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.

Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $38.50/hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits are provided. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

A day in the life
This role will work daily to:

Execute inspection plans for a wide variety of received hardware, utilizing a wide range of equipment.
Perform and complete FAIs to AS9102 and present package to engineering for sign off.
Inspect and buy off rework/repair activities
Investigate hardware for defects, and create nonconformance reports for discrepant hardware
Perform In-Process and Final inspections for assembly processes
Develop Standard Operator Procedures (SOPs) for other inspectors to follow for day-to-day tasks.
Train new inspectors on the correct usage of equipment and day to day responsibilities.


About the team
The Kuiper Manufacturing Quality team is driven to develop a Kuiper 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. We value data driven decision making, a comfort with dealing in ambiguous situations across multiple projects, and an ability to earn trust of various stakeholders to deliver high quality results.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

2+ years experience as a Quality Inspector in a Receiving Inspection Role.
2+ years experience reading/ interpreting Engineering Drawings or schematics
2+ years experience in using hand measuring tools. i.e Height gauge, Calipers, Micrometers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Familiar with FAI forms to AS9102
Certified inspector to IPC-610
Certified inspector to IPC-620
Familiar with Metrologic and/or PCDMIS inspection software
Familiar with automated inspection equipment, including Romer arms, comparators, CMMs, and other metrology software based inspection methods.
Comfortable reading sampling tables to ANSI/ASQ ZI.4 for established AQL levels.
Has led inspection teams before, and can run daily 5S activities in quality areas.

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 $72,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $79,040/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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