Quality Manager — Aerospace & Electronics Inspection

Amazon; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's Leo Quality team in Everett, WA seeks a Quality Manager to lead a team of quality professionals responsible for incoming, in-process and final inspections across electronics, mechanical parts and semiconductors, ensuring GD&T, IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 compliance.

You will hire, coach, and develop staff while driving Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement, partner with engineering on DFQ feedback, and own MRB processes to deliver high-quality satellite hardware for Leo.

Qualifications

• 5+ years direct management & development of Quality Inspection personnel in an Aerospace, Medical or Automotive manufacturing environment
• 7+ years' experience with inspection processes within aviation/aerospace electronics
• Demonstrated expertise in GD&T (ASME Y14.5), IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001 standards
• Proficient in ISO 9001 / AS9100 / IATF 16949 requirements
• 5+ years' experience with quality concepts/tools/methods such as 8D, DOE, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Measurement Systems Analysis, SPC
• Experience using Lean Six Sigma tools for process improvement
• Strong skills in leading the problem solving processes with 5 why methodology

Responsibilities

• Support safety programs and compliance to ensure a safe work environment
• Lead engineers and technicians within the inspection team, prioritizing work and addressing technical escalations related to measurement systems, inspection methodologies, and quality standards
• Oversee implementation and maintenance of technical quality standards (GD&T, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) and measurement systems, including development of inspection procedures and acceptance criteria
• Own Material Review Board (MRB) processes, including technical evaluation of non-conforming material, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean and 5S activities, measurement system analysis, and process capability improvements in the inspection areas
• Lead quality system activities including internal audits, document control, training programs, and quality metrics
• Support new product introduction and manufacturing transfer activities by establishing inspection criteria, qualifying measurement systems, and developing inspection work cells
• Partner with engineering teams to provide DFQ (Design for Quality) feedback on inspectability and manufacturing process capability, and implement advanced inspection technologies
• Ensure KPIs are reviewed on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis and perform control and quality analysis on any behaviors/processes that could impact KPIs

Skills

Quality management

GD&T

ISO 9001 / AS9100

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

5 Why

Aerospace manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IPC A-610

J-STD-001

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Job description

Amazon's Leo Quality team in Everett, WA seeks a Quality Manager to lead a team of quality professionals responsible for incoming, in-process and final inspections across electronics, mechanical parts and semiconductors, ensuring GD&T, IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 compliance.

You will hire, coach, and develop staff while driving Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement, partner with engineering on DFQ feedback, and own MRB processes to deliver high-quality satellite hardware for Leo.