Quality Manager - Aerospace & Electronics Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Sign-on bonuses

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon’s Leo Quality team in Everett, WA is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager to lead the Leo inspection center. You will manage a team across incoming, in-process, and final inspections, ensuring adherence to GD&T and industry standards while coaching engineers and technicians.

You will own MRB, drive Lean and 5S, partner with design and manufacturing to integrate new products, and monitor KPIs to deliver high-quality satellite components that meet demanding reliability requirements.

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 such as 8D, DOE, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, 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 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

Leadership

GD&T

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

ISO/AS standards

Quality tools

Education

Engineering degree

ASQ CQE

IPC Trainer cert

Tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

Amazon’s Leo Quality team in Everett, WA is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager to lead the Leo inspection center. You will manage a team across incoming, in-process, and final inspections, ensuring adherence to GD&T and industry standards while coaching engineers and technicians.

You will own MRB, drive Lean and 5S, partner with design and manufacturing to integrate new products, and monitor KPIs to deliver high-quality satellite components that meet demanding reliability requirements.