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.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and conduct complex inspections of components, assemblies, and systems during various stages of production to verify conformance with engineering specifications, drawings, and Quality standards
Utilize precision measuring instruments and advanced testing equipment to perform dimensional inspection and visual inspection with high accuracy
Document inspection results, maintain accurate records, and prepare detailed analytical reports for management review
Identify non-conforming products, clearly articulate the non-conformance, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment to guarantee accuracy and reliability of measurements
Develop and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) for in-process inspections
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and supply chain to address quality concerns and implement preventive measures
Provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior inspectors and production personnel on quality-related topics and inspection techniques
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of quality metrics and KPIs
Lead root cause analysis for quality issues using methodologies such as 5 Whys and Ishikawa diagrams
Estimated Shift Times
Wed-Sat: 5:30pm-3:30am OR Sun-Wed: 5:30pm-3:30am
A day in the life
You will be a key member of a high-rate, Bar Raising Quality team utilizing precision measuring tools to inspect components and assemblies, including but not limited to:
Perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) and present comprehensive packages to engineering for sign-off
Inspect and authorize rework/repair activities for critical components
Conduct thorough investigations of hardware for defects, create detailed nonconformance reports, and recommend appropriate corrective actions
Perform and oversee In-Process and Final inspections for complex assembly processes
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the inspection team to follow for day-to-day tasks
Train team members on the correct usage of equipment and day-to-day responsibilities
Analyze inspection data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements
Participate in design reviews and FMEA workshops to provide manufacturing quality input
About the team
The Quality Team at Project Kuiper is looking for a Senior Quality Technician to join our team and help lead critical inspection duties within our Manufacturing Quality organization. As a Quality Tech III, you'll ensure the quality and compliance of our products meet all requirements throughout the manufacturing process while mentoring junior team members and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
