Space Hardware Manufacturing Engineer

Amazon; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Kirkland, WA is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to own space hardware production processes and lines. You will work with suppliers to meet production goals, define material flow, and support testing with tooling design and data analysis.

The role emphasizes cost and quality optimization, manufacturability reviews, and transitioning designs into production for a high‑volume space hardware program.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical or mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years implementing metric-based continuous improvement concepts.
• 3+ years developing and building space mechanical assemblies or related space hardware experience.

Responsibilities

• Design space hardware production processes and production lines.
• Experience with equipment design, procurement, installation, and qualification.
• Coordinate with supply chain partners to manage critical vendors.
• Plan material flow and define manufacturing processes with limited existing definition.
• Support space hardware testing, including tooling design and data analysis.
• Plan takt time and cost optimization for assembly, integration, and test.
• Perform design for manufacturability reviews and sign-off for release.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Space hardware

Design for Manufacturability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Kirkland, WA is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to own space hardware production processes and lines. You will work with suppliers to meet production goals, define material flow, and support testing with tooling design and data analysis.

The role emphasizes cost and quality optimization, manufacturability reviews, and transitioning designs into production for a high‑volume space hardware program.