Job Description
Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools hospitals businesses and government agencies Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Project Kuiper is seeking a Production Supervisor to join the Space Hardware and Environmental Test team. This role will report to the Value Stream Leader and work closely with them to supervise a technician team that manufactures and tests space hardware. The individual will have strong leadership skills and be required to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment where communication and organization will be critical. This position will also utilize a variety of analytical tools as well as aid in creating a variety of laboratory procedures which they will help to draft and maintain. This will require supervisory duties as well as working as an operator in the manufacturing facility.
Working Hours: Back Half Night Shift: Wednesday - Saturday 5:00 PM - 3:30 AM
Key job responsibilities
- Supervise a team of technicians focused on environmental testing of space hardware in production.
- Supervise a team of technicians focused on assembly of space hardware in production.
- Work with Manager to plan and coordinate daily tasks for technicians and activities of all operations with an ability to adapt to changing schedules and other dynamic priorities.
- Work cross-functionally with management facilities and supply chain to maintain operations
- Report out operational metrics including staffing and resource utilization
- Author maintain and train others to all relevant process documentation including Assembly Inspection In-process testing and Environmental Testing.
- Review and approve rework to ensure accuracy and enforce traceability.
- Comply with all Company Policies including Health Safety and Environmental Regulations Personal Protective Equipment Requirements and Standard Operating Procedures.
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.
A day in the life
- 70% - On the shop floor working directly with technicians to support and keep operations running smoothly (Assembly and Environmental Test Processes)
- 15% - Meeting settings working with technicians on career advancement interviewing new candidates reporting out metrics creating and developing plans for improving operational efficiency
- 15% - Administrative tasks updating status trackers reports dashboards etc.
About the team
This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging position and youll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. Youll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.
- 1 years experience in Clean Room Manufacturing environment.
- 5 years experience manufacturing in high traceability environment
- B.S. in Business/Engineering or relevant field.
- Experience in environmental test working with TVAC thermal chambers and vibration testing tables
- Experience with Six Sigma Design for Manufacturability and DMAIC.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple teams.
- Conflict management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask comfortable with changing work environments and priorities.
- Proven ability to monitor own work product ensuring quality accuracy and thoroughness; able to self-motivate and work independently or as part of a larger team.
- Manual dexterity to handle tools and other equipment of varying sizes.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $100000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $150000/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Required Experience:
Manager
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Afternoon shift,