Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Aerospace MFG Engineer, alexa and amazon devices

FrontLineSupportMFGEngineer,2ndShift

$97–160k Kirkland, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Front Line Support MFG Engineer, 2nd Shift at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC. Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Production Support, Nonconformance Management. Maintain floor presence. Attend daily Tier 1 meetings”

Industry & Context.

Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Aerospace MFG Engineer, alexa and amazon devices
Problems you'll solve

Nonconformance resolution; Disposition NCs; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

2nd shift, 5pm - 3:30am, Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Analytical skills, Attention to detail, Effective communication abilities, Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement principles & techniques, Reading and writing procedures, Technical documents, Engineering drawings, Electrical or mechanical engineering experience, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM discipline (or equivalent experience), Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, Fundamental manufacturing engineering and quality concepts

Nice to Have

Six Sigma experience, Lean manufacturing experience, 2+ years experience as a manufacturing engineer, Aerospace manufacturing environments, High-reliability manufacturing environments, Non-conformance management systems, Disposition processes, Quality management systems (AS9100, ISO 9001), MES, SAP, or similar manufacturing execution systems, 3D design (NX), Prototyping skills

What You'll Do.

Maintain floor presence

Attend daily Tier 1 meetings

Clarify build processes

Disposition potential nonconformances

Provide build process feedback

Complete ME Inspections

Follow NC writing techniques

Inspect rework against NC dispositions

Audit builds in progress

Observe builds in progress

Ensure work per work instructions

Coach technicians on proper execution

Provide feedback on WOT updates

Propose design change requests

Improve manufacturing

Support continuous improvement activities

Support Kaizen events

Work with Production Shift Leadership

Prioritize deliveries

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Production floor support; Engineering organization link; Partner teams; Production Shift Leadership

Communication Scope

Technical documentation; Engineering drawings

Full Job Description

The Front Line Support Manufacturing Engineer (FLS ME) provides real-time engineering support on the production floor. This role is responsible for enabling the completion of production hardware through nominal assembly operations, inspections, and nonconformance resolution. The FLS ME serves as the critical link between production execution and the broader engineering organization, acting as the first line of support for daily production execution. This position will be supporting the Front Half (Sun-Wed) or Back Half (Wed-Sat) 2nd shift from 5pm - 3:30am. Key job responsibilities - Maintain floor presence during shift in assigned production area, including attendance at daily Tier 1 meetings - Serve as the first resource for build technicians to clarify build processes, disposition potential nonconformances (NCs), and provide build process feedback - Complete ME Inspections and Buyoffs as required on production builds in a timely manner - Disposition NCs using the FLS disposition guide; escalate novel or complex NCs to Process MEs and partner teams - Follow proper NC writing techniques to enable quick approvals and aid data collection - Inspect rework against NC dispositions to ensure conditions are met - Audit and observe builds in progress to ensure work is completed per work instructions - Coach technicians on proper execution when discrepancies arise - Create visual aids and shop aids for the production line when appropriate - Provide feedback on WOT updates ready for implementation - Propose design change requests to improve manufacturing or reduce cost - Support continuous improvement activities including GSE projects, shop aids, and Kaizen events - Work with Production Shift Leadership to prioritize and support deliveries for the day Basic Qualifications: - Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities - Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement principles & techniques - Experien

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