Manufacturing Engineer, Launch, Project Kuiper

Manufacturing Engineer

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. 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:

• 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:

• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with prototyping and implementation

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume

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 amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/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.