Merritt Island, FL, 32952, USA
1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Launch, Project Kuiper
Description Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. 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. The success of Kuiper depends on the quality, reliability, cost, integration, throughput, and security of the products delivered. It is a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As part of the Kuiper team, you will solve difficult problems where resolutions have high impact, and help create a brand new set of launch site processes and standards. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while maintaining the highest standards of execution. Key job responsibilities The Manufacturing Engineer will lead a team of technicians through the final satellite integration operations at the launch site with various launch providers. This individual will work closely with other operations and satellite manufacturing teams. The Manufacturing Engineer implements test requirements, supports facility and equipment planning at launch sites, authors procedures, implements process controls, and supports continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a highly technical, critical, and collaborative setting and is able to interpret technical requirements and turn them into actionable steps. Key job responsibilities •Planning work for satellite integration, optimized for critical path •Planning material flow and implementing manufacturing processes for satellite integration •Continuously improving satellite integration and test processes •Interfacing with launch providers •Evaluating and improving takt time •Authoring and implementing work instructions and standard processes •Resolving anomalies and implementing corrective actions •Operations will occur primarily on first shift, Monday-Friday but off-shift and weekend work will be required depending on launch manifest •Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand A day in the life The satellite integration Manufacturing Engineer will spend the majority of their day on the shop floor or at the launch pads leading their team through satellite integration operations. They will work with other engineering teams, both internally and externally to execute operations on critical path. They will address root cause of failures and issues, and implement production control and optimization strategies. They will implement engineering best practices in a safe and repeatable manner, implement efficiency improvements and reduce non-conformances. About the team Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Basic Qualifications - 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations - Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems 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 $86,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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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