Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Key job responsibilities
Driving and developing departmental continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation.
Assemble mechanical and electrical satellite components, sub-assemblies, and integration assemblies, fabricating and/or processing materials into complex manufactured products, and operating testing equipment and tooling, all in a Cleanroom and ESD control environment.
Lead process work and review output for quality and adherence to standards and procedures
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.
A day in the life
A day in the life
The Lead MFG Assembly Technician will identify process improvements to improve build efficiency. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams on both early hardware development and setting the stage for later production hardware manufacturing processes. The successful candidate thrives in a fast paced, start-up like environment and are 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.- High school diploma or equivalent 4+ years relevant high traceability manufacturing experience (Aerospace / Medical, etc.) 4+ years of hands-on work experience Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Final Integration and/ or Harness Integration experience 4+ years experience in a fast-paced production environment with Flight Hardware 4+ years of hand on experience with precision torque, measurement and inspection devices (i.e., automated and manual torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical inspection devices, multi-meters, torque wrenches) Additional Requirements: Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times 1st shift: 6am-4:30PM 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 Able to lift-up to 25lbs. unassisted- 1+ years prior leadership experience, to include leading teams, projects or people Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) certification/license 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 work effectively in a team environment Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment Previous military service a plus
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $63,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $104,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
