Amazon Leo is Amazon’s 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.
We're looking for a Maintenance Manager with a proven track record of delivering equipment uptime, reliability, and excellent maintenance execution in a high-tech manufacturing environment. This position will lead and direct production maintenance operations at SEA99 and satellite shipping systems at DWS5, ensuring maximum equipment availability and performance through disciplined preventive/predictive maintenance programs, rigorous metric tracking, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced production setting and brings a hands-on leadership style focused on team development, operational consistency, and driving results.
Key job responsibilities
-Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies to optimize equipment reliability and minimize production downtime
-Lead maintenance supervisors, engineers, leads, and technicians in troubleshooting complex equipment issues and implementing sustainable solutions
-Establish and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs
-Drive root cause analysis programs and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures
-Optimize spare parts inventory management and maintenance resource allocation
-Develop and track maintenance KPIs including MTTR, MTBF, and OEE
-Create and manage maintenance budgets including labor, parts, and contractor costs (CAPEX and OPEX)
-Partner with production teams to coordinate maintenance activities with production schedules
-Lead maintenance improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs
-Develop and maintain SOPs, JHAs, and task lists for all maintenance activities
-Manage third-party vendor relationships and service contracts
-Ensure compliance with safety protocols including LOTO, arc flash, and confined space programs
-Own maintenance of gator cage satellite shipping systems at DWS5 as the sole LMG presence at that site
-Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly maintenance performance reports for leadership review (WBR/MBR)
-Track and analyze maintenance metrics on a weekly and monthly cadence to identify trends, drive accountability, and inform resource decisions
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.
