Amazon Kuiper
Aerospace Manufacturing
Manager,SatelliteProduction,ContinuousImprovement
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“Manager, Satellite Production, Continuous Improvement at Amazon Kuiper. Skills: Continuous Improvement, ACES, Satellite Production, Operational Excellence. Establish and lead ACES continuous improvement program. Build and implement the first ACES charter”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase production efficiency; Increase quality; Scale the ACES program; Drive measurable improvements; Foster a sustainable culture; Reduce production costs; Minimize waste; Optimize manufacturing processes; Enhance operational efficiency; Drive standardization; Drive quality improvements; Improve Kuiper satellite production systems; Deliver improvements that impact cost; Deliver improvements that impact quality; Deliver improvements that impact delivery
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Data-driven decision making; Troubleshooting
U. S. citizenship or permanent residency
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Experience in technical program management, Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Experience leveraging technology, Implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies, U. S. citizenship or permanent residency
Nice to Have
Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, Building sustainable processes, Coordinating release schedules, Managing an engineering team operating at scale, BS degree in computer science or equivalent, 4+ years of quality assurance engineering experience, Experience in project and program management, Delivering key business outcomes, Understanding performance metrics, Developing metrics to measure progress, Bachelor's degree in a related field, Knowledge of QA methodology and tools, Experience with analytical skills, Attention to detail, Effective communication abilities, Experience in SQL Server/MySQL, Knowledge of data analysis languages, Knowledge of statistical software
What You'll Do.
Establish and lead ACES continuous improvement program
Build and implement the first ACES charter
Drive operational excellence
Drive cultural transformation
Build and lead a high-performing team
Implement continuous improvement strategies
Establish a culture of operational excellence
Drive data-driven improvements
Standardize best practices
Solve complex manufacturing challenges
Inspire teams to embrace continuous improvement mindset
Partner with cross-functional teams
Deliver innovative solutions
Increase production efficiency
Scale the ACES program
Drive measurable improvements in production metrics
Foster a sustainable culture of continuous improvement
Pioneer implementation of ACES methodologies
Reduce production costs
Optimize manufacturing processes
Enhance operational efficiency
Develop and implement program charters
Drive standardization
Drive quality improvements
Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards
Ensure compliance with ITAR regulations
Manage complex technical projects
Lead rapid investigation initiatives
Optimize satellite manufacturing processes
Create efficient mechanisms for improving production systems
Establish DMAIC methodologies
Track manufacturing performance
Implement lean manufacturing principles
Build and lead a cross-functional team
Serve as change agents
Develop standard work procedures
Implement quality management systems
Integrate ACES methodologies
Deliver improvements that impact cost
Deliver improvements that impact quality
Deliver improvements that impact delivery
Manage an entitlement-based portfolio
Prioritize initiatives
Conduct regular project status reviews
Conduct strategic planning sessions
Lead technical problem-solving sessions
Foster a lean culture
Analyze production data
Facilitate a kaizen event
Apply continuous improvement methodologies
Adapt Six Sigma or Lean principles
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Hardware teams; Software teams; Manufacturing teams; Quality teams; Launch teams; Test organizations; Engineering disciplines; Operations teams; Supply Chain teams
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Technical documentation
Process & Methodology
Program management, Agile, Scrum, Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Continuous improvement Manager to establish and lead our ACES (Amazon Customer Excellence System) continuous improvement program within Amazon LEO's satellite manufacturing operations. This pivotal leadership role will build and implement the first ACES charter for satellite production, driving operational excellence and cultural transformation as we scale our manufacturing capabilities to deliver 3,236 satellites for Project Kuiper's mission of providing global broadband access. As the founding manager of the LEO ACES team, you will build and lead a high-performing team responsible for implementing continuous improvement strategies across our satellite production operations. Your team will serve as the cornerstone for establishing a culture of operational excellence, driving data-driven improvements, and standardizing best practices in our manufacturing processes. This role combines technical leadership with change management, requiring someone who can both solve complex manufacturing challenges and inspire teams to embrace a continuous improvement mindset. Working at the intersection of aerospace manufacturing and operational excellence, you will partner with cross-functional teams across hardware, software, manufacturing, quality, launch, and test organizations to deliver innovative solutions that increase production efficiency and quality. Your success in this role will be measured by your ability to build and scale the ACES program, drive measurable improvements in production metrics, and foster a sustainable culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. This role is based in Redmond, WA, and requires someone who embodies Amazon's Leadership Principles, particularly: Hire and Develop the Best, Earn Trust, Ownership, Insist on High Standards, and Think Big. Join us in shaping the future of satellite manufacturing while contributing to Project Kuiper's mission of bringing reliable internet connectivity to underserved
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