Supplier Quality Engineer, Prime Air

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

At Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization. How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what's to come. Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!

Prime Air is seeking an experienced Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, who combines technical and analytical capabilities. This leader will have a strong background in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Assembly of complex products with a demonstrated ability to lead and get the right things done quickly and effectively. We're looking for people who innovate and love solving hard problems. The right candidate will also be a strong integrator who prioritizes well and communicates effectively. You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history!

Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon's ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Key job responsibilities:

• Develop supplier quality engagement strategies from product development through sustaining operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering to optimize product design through DFMEAs.
• Strategize and support supplier product qualification best practices.
• Review/approve qualification documents such as DFMEAs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, FAIs, etc.
• Scale existing supplier process and quality systems to reduce defects with increasing volumes.
• Conduct initial, surveillance and for-cause supplier audits.
• Engage in internal/external Corrective Actions, improvement, and design change opportunities.
• Work with suppliers to solve/prevent technical product and process problems across a broad set of manufacturing commodities.
• Identify supplier-related failure trends and drive investigation, failure analysis, and remediation.
• Participate in strategic sourcing discussions.
• Guide on best practice supplier management activities.
• Long range planning for Supplier Quality processes and technologies for operations at scale.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate safe, high quality, cost effective products at scale.
• Actively support and foster a culture of inclusion.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with prototyping and implementation
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Supplier Quality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume

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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. 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.