Description Project Kuiper 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 underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper 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. Key job responsibilities *** 2nd Shift Schedule Hours: 5:00PM - 1:00AM**** - Troubleshoot production issues in a timely manner - Support and manage daily production operations and eliminate blockers and/or part shortages - Work with cross functional teams to solve production issues - Provide design for manufacturability feedback and drive positive continuous change to hardware - Work with process, quality, and design engineers to continuously improve manufacturing processes 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. A day in the life A Manufacturing Engineer in this role will be supporting the technician team by resolving any obstacles and working with responsible engineers to disposition non-conformances. This individual will work closely with engineering teams in specifying and building or procuring tools and line equipment for Kuiper hardware builds. The successful candidate has some basic experience in supporting production of space hardware through development, QTP (qualification test procedures), and flight hardware ATP (acceptance test procedures). About the team We are a fast-paced, data-driven team, and work with leaders in multiple technology areas to deliver the best product for our customers. We hold each other to relentlessly high standards, and constantly look for ways to improve the product’s performance, quality and cost. We are excited about the technical challenges, which motivates us rather than discourages us. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent - 2+ year experience with integrating, testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems - 1+ year experience with Computer Aided Design tools such as Solidworks or NX/Unigraphics Preferred Qualifications - - Related experience from internships or college organizations- Technical writing experience, including work instructions, standard operating procedures and/or test plans. - - Experienced with various automated manufacturing processes, including assembly and test methods at component level, subsystem, and system level. - - Experienced with handling and tracking systems for continuous material flow to manufacturing lines. - - Familiar with QTP/ATP, functional testing, and/or environmental testing such as thermal, acoustic, or vibe. - - Experience supporting both Development and Production programs - - Formal training/certification in Operational Excellence Systems (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, etc.) a plus. - - Strong organizational, analytical, root cause analysis and problem solving skills. - - Excellent communication and leadership skills. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $86,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. 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