BHD Leo Production Supervisor, GNC Propulsion

Amazon • Redmond, WA

5d • $80,200 - $124,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and under-served communities around the world. Amazon Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. We are seeking a talented and motivated Production Supervisor to lead production operations at Leo. This role will be 4/10 hour days on BHD shift, Wednesday-Saturday 6:30 am-5 pm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of professional experience leading a team
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical or electrical hardware assembly, test, and/or installation

Nice To Haves

• Experience hiring, training and leading production teams.
• Experience implementing lean/six sigma principles in a production environment.
• Experience helping develop enterprise manufacturing systems and assembly lines.
• Experience in the aerospace industry, automotive industry, medical device industry, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environment.
• Experience in an ambiguous, fast-paced production environment.
• Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements.
• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity.
• A demonstrated ability in reading/writing/creating/understanding technical drawings, work instructions, test plans and standard operating procedures
• Detailed knowledge of electrical, optical and mechanical systems, antennas, functional testing and satellite components
• Ability to adapt while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Strong understanding of supply chain management in aerospace/satellite industry
• Proven ability to influence and drive technical decisions at senior leadership levels

Responsibilities

• Hire, develop and supervise leads and a large group of highly skilled technicians focused on Kuiper satellite production. Includes annual reviews, career development and managing corrective and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate with other Kuiper leaders and manufacturing engineers 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.
• Establish on-the-job training programs and standardized opportunities for team members to learn new skills and progress in their career.
• Independently manage Technicians that perform integration and test of the Kuiper satellite and various complex sub-assemblies in a clean-room and ESD controlled environment.
• Inspect and verify your team’s work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met.
• Author, maintain, and train others to all relevant process documentation, including Assembly, Inspection, Testing/In-Process Characterization, and Shipping Procedures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, design, operations and test engineers to develop, document and complete activities, including continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide frequent feedback and technical reviews on designs, processes, tools and custom equipment used in production environments.
• Improve and enforce area safety and reporting mechanisms through regular auditing and safety-related projects.

Benefits

• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)
• 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