Amazon · 1 month ago
Manager, Satellite Production, Continuous Improvement, Amazon Leo
Bellevue, Washington, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $254K/yr
7+ years expAmazon is a leading company in satellite manufacturing, seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager for their LEO satellite production operations. This pivotal leadership role focuses on establishing and leading the ACES continuous improvement program to drive operational excellence and cultural transformation within the team responsible for manufacturing satellites for Project Kuiper.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Pioneer the implementation of ACES methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) within satellite production, focusing on reducing production costs, minimizing waste, and optimizing manufacturing processes across our constellation production line
Develop and implement program charters that drive standardization and quality improvements across satellite production teams, while ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards and ITAR regulations
Manage an entitlement-based portfolio of improvement projects, prioritizing initiatives that offer the highest impact on production efficiency and quality
Balance teams time between leading high-impact technical problem-solving sessions and fostering a lean culture from the ground up
Apply rigorous continuous improvement methodologies tailored to the unique challenges of satellite production
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders from Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive positive results
Tackle novel challenges unique to satellite manufacturing, such as optimizing processes for low-volume, high-complexity production or ensuring quality consistency across multiple satellite iterations
Conduct gemba walks to observe processes firsthand, engaging with technicians and engineers to gather insights and identify improvement opportunities
Develop and deliver training sessions on ACES methodologies, ensuring the team stays current with the latest continuous improvement techniques
Analyze complex datasets to uncover trends and opportunities for process optimization, then present findings and recommendations to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
5+ years of people management experience
5+ years of technical program management experience
7+ years of direct work with engineering teams experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Experience in technical program management
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
Preferred
Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience in managing an engineering team operating at scale
BS degree in computer science or equivalent, or 4+ years of quality assurance engineering experience
Experience in project and program management and delivering key business outcomes
Experience in understanding performance metrics and developing them to measure progress against key performance indicators
Knowledge of materials management processes, including inventory management, purchasing, warehouse management, and material requirements planning
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Aviation, Aerospace, Technical Communications, etc.)
Knowledge of QA methodology and tools
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in SQL Server/MySQL
Knowledge of data analysis languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python, etc.) or other statistical software
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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