Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, (Infrastructure Reliability & Quality Engineer)

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 136,600 - 184,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A global technology company in Herndon, VA, is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer. The role involves developing and implementing quality roadmaps, managing equipment quality, and conducting detailed audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 8 years' experience in quality management and supplier interactions. The position offers a salary between $136,600 and $184,800 annually, with additional benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a quality management function with direct interaction with suppliers.
• 8+ years in Electrical, Mechanical Product manufacturing, supplier quality.
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Supplier Quality roadmap for equipment.
• Manage complete equipment lifecycle quality with stakeholders.
• Drive Supplier Quality Improvement Programs and track performance.
• Perform inspections and functional testing for high-quality delivery.
• Lead root-cause analysis for complex equipment and components.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

Electrical and Mechanical Product Manufacturing

Process Improvement Techniques

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. The role of Senior Supplier Quality Engineer focuses on ensuring the highest level of initial quality and ongoing support from our vendors, interfacing daily with AWS Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers to manage infrastructure equipment quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Supplier Quality roadmap for complex electrical and/or mechanical infrastructure equipment to meet technical and quality requirements.
• Manage complete equipment lifecycle quality, working closely with suppliers, engineering, procurement, and other internal stakeholders.
• Improve equipment quality by identifying and closing gaps through detailed on‑site audits to ensure suppliers’ quality systems, products, and processes meet AWS Quality and product specification requirements.
• Drive Supplier Quality Improvement Programs, tracking supplier performance and setting goal‑aligned key performance indicators.
• Develop critical‑to‑quality parameters, perform inspections and functional testing for complex equipment to ensure defect‑free, high‑quality delivery to AWS and its customers.
• Review historical failures, equipment design changes, and lessons learned to incorporate relevant inspections & tests and update equipment technical specifications.
• Lead root‑cause analysis for complex electrical and mechanical infrastructure equipment and critical components, collaborating with cross‑functional teams such as reliability and design engineering.
• Evaluate and validate complex root‑cause analysis reports from a technical perspective using critical thinking and quality principles.
• Develop new product and/or supplier qualification plans in terms of quality, driving the program from prototyping to mass‑production for complex equipment in AWS data centers.
• Perform data analysis on failures reported during the equipment life cycle, create technical reports to provide design and specification improvement inputs, and drive improvements at supplier factories.
• Work on concurrent projects across multiple geographical regions.
• Demonstrate a can‑do attitude and thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Require 30‑50% international and domestic travel.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years in a quality management function with direct interaction with suppliers.
• 8+ years in Electrical, Mechanical Product manufacturing, supplier quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• 8+ years of working with external suppliers.
• Experience with data center operations and infrastructure equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple qualification activities and development schedules.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Herndon – 136,600.00 – 184,800.00 USD annually.