Head Of Launch Quality, Amazon Leo Quality

Head of Launch Quality, Amazon Leo Quality Job ID: ******* | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLCAmazon Leo 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.As Sr.Manager, Launch Quality, you will lead a team of talented quality professionals responsible for the quality assurance and control activities within Amazon Leo's satellite launch operations.You will work with Engineering, Mission Management and Payload Processing Operations teams to establish and operate quality system mechanisms that launch high-performance satellites at unprecedented scale.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.Key Job ResponsibilitiesOwn quality management system processes for Amazon Leo's satellite launch operationsLead a team of Quality Engineers, Inspectors and Technicians supporting concurrent missions across multiple launch partnersWeigh in on time-critical decisions impacting satellite quality as the most-senior quality leader within LaunchDrive defect identification and reduction activities including application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) toolsFoster a culture of quality, improvement and learning with Amazon LeoA Day in the LifeThis role is a people manager and is the top quality leader within Amazon Leo's satellite launch operations.It must identify and solve problems within complex production operations while coaching teams and developing mechanisms to consistently deliver high-quality products.You will be challenged with solving problems that have never been tackled before at scale.We guarantee that you will get to work with some of the smartest people in the industry, learn a lot, have fun, and have the chance to positively impact the life of millions of people.About the TeamThe Amazon Leo Quality Team's mission is to ensure that our supply chain, manufacturing and launch operations build, deliver and launch high-quality satellite infrastructure that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Basic QualificationsExperience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineeringBachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field10+ years working with commercial space and/or aerospace hardware7+ years working under AS**** or ISO**** compliance, or similar7+ years leading APQP and Root Cause Analysis for hardware failures across multiple disciplines (PCBA, assembly, avionics, machining, test)7+ years managing Quality/Manufacturing teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience leading quality teams within the commercial space industryGD&T, ASME Y14.5 and machined part inspection processesIPC610 Class 3 compliant Electronics assembly and inspection processesAmazon 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.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.The base pay for this position ranges from $161,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $279,600/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.This position will remain posted until filled.Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.#J-*****-Ljbffr