Lead Space Sim Tech - Front Half Days (FHD), Amazon Leo

Amazon • Kirkland, WA

3d • $30 - $50

About The Position

The Lead Space Simulation Technician will identify process improvements to
improve build efficiency. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams
on both early hardware development testing and setting the stage for later
production hardware manufacturing processes. The successful candidate thrives in
a fast paced, start-up like environment and is able to apply their technical
expertise, leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact team
metrics and organization goals. To be successful you need to be highly motivated
and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

Requirements

• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
• 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.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years relevant high traceability manufacturing experience (Aerospace / Medical, etc.)
• 3+ years of hands-on work in test lab environment, using basic hand tools
• 3+ years experience in a fast-paced production environment with Flight Hardware
• Minimum 3 years of environmental test experience performing at least one of the following:
• Vibration Testing, Acoustic Testing, Thermal Testing,Thermal Vacuum Testing, HALT/HASS

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years prior leadership experience, to include leading teams, projects or people
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
• Able to read, interpret and work from engineering documentation and/ or drawings
• Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to prioritize work in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Proper use and understanding of DMM, torque wrenches, calipers, and other type of measuring devices.
• Experience installing instrumentation such as accelerometers, thermocouples etc.
• Understanding of 5S and lean principles.
• Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: Sun-Wed 5:00AM-3:30PM. Shift will vary, depending on program needs
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Willing to move between locations depending on program needs
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

Responsibilities

• Driving and developing departmental continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation.
• Operation of environmental test chambers (Thermal cycling, vacuum, HALT/HASS) and vibrational tables. Lead process work and review output for quality and adherence to standards and procedures
• Assemble tooling and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Lead daily team meeting facilitation, end-of-shift reporting, and coordinating efforts to minimize production interruptions.
• Support new-hire training programs within your department and contribute to development and modification of training programs. You develop training plans for your team and are responsible for implementing training programs within your department.
• Drive safety standards and operations protocol while ensuring team compliance.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED