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This position will join the team at an exciting moment, with an opportunity to directly own the quality outputs of some of our critical sub-systems\nAs a Sr. Mfg Quality Engineer, you will have the opportunity to own product performance for some of the most critical sub-assemblies of the satellite, delivering creative solutions to reduce defects, and planning to prevent defects using your technical quality competencies.\nExport 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.\nKey job responsibilities\nAs a Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE), you will:\nBe accountable for the overall Quality of a critical satellite manufacturing value stream. \nLead MRB discussions to determine product dispositions for nonconforming material. \nDive deep into defect reduction activities for your value stream and drive innovative solutions to prevent recurrence of defects. \nWork closely with Inspection, Supplier Quality, and Engineering teams to evaluate existing manufacturing processes and systems, then drive solutions that perpetuate Amazon’s culture of Invent and Simplify. \nBe responsible for communicating, creating, and executing on cross-functional projects aimed to meet and exceed Leo’s Quality Key Process Indicator (KPI) targets.\nCollaborate with fellow MQEs and PSQEs to influence and improve mechanisms that affect the entire LEO business as a whole.\nHarness Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to further streamline existing processes. \nMentor developing talent and champion the creation of a collaborative culture in the overall Manufacturing Quality organization. A day in the life\nMonitor value stream KPIs on a regular and identify immediate and systemic process improvements to drive down overall quality defects\nWork closely with cross functional teams to align on process improvement projects and assist with overcoming implementation obstacles where needed\nProvide weekly and monthly updates to leadership on KPI progress and “path to green”\nBecome an SME around LEO’s evolving manufacturing and inventory management systems and be a key stakeholder in the rollout of system changes that will impact manufacturing flows\nDrive system and process changes that affect the entire LEO business as a whole\nScale your learnings by creating processes and lasting mechanisms that newer Quality personnel can be trained against\nDrive business critical quality investigations with the assistance of Production Support Quality Engineers (PSQEs) and other LEO business partners About the team We are a tight knit group of Quality professionals with backgrounds from a diverse range of industries. We use our collective breadth of knowledge to uphold the Quality organization's dedication to continuous improvement and Delighting our Customers.\nBasic qualifications\n- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures\n- 5+ years of quality assurance engineering experience\nPreferred qualifications\n- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent\n- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production\n- Experience with the project management of technical projects\n- Experience in NPI product qualification methods, including RCCA and APQP methods\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\nOur 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.\nThe base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. 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