Amazon Kuiper
Technology
SrOperationsTechnicalProgramManager
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“Sr Operations Technical Program Manager at Amazon Kuiper. Skills: Supply chain operations, Manufacturing processes, Continuous improvement. Manage contract manufacturers' production process. Ensure on-time delivery”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet Kuiper production rate requirements; Optimize production efficiency; Ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders; Meet output targets; Meet quality standards; Meet delivery requirements; Ensure production current rates met; Ensure production future rates met; Ensure production deliveries met; Ensure production deliveries sustainable
Industry & Context.
Root Cause Analysis; Failure Mode and Effects Analysis; Troubleshooting
On-site 100%, Travel up to 50%, Export license required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years experience with engineering teams, Manage programs across cross-functional teams, Technical understanding of PCBA manufacturing, Experience driving continuous improvement, Perform Root Cause Analysis, Perform Correction of Errors, Use data and metrics to drive decisions, Evaluate trade-offs, Provide path-to-green options, Handle multiple competing priorities, Drive supplier development programs, Manufacturing technology transfers
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain, Manage high-complexity electronics contract manufacturers, Implement advanced manufacturing processes, Implement quality systems in regulated industries, Deep expertise in space-grade electronics, Familiarity with J-STD-001 Space Addendum, Familiarity with IPC-A-610 Space Addendum, Familiarity with AS9100 requirements, Six Sigma Green Belt certification, Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Proficiency in statistical process control, Proficiency in design of experiments, Experience in lean manufacturing principles, Experience in kaizen events
What You'll Do.
Manage contract manufacturers' production process
Ensure on-time delivery
Drive production planning
Drive production execution
Measure manufacturing rate
Control manufacturing rate
Improve manufacturing rate
Measure delivery KPIs
Control delivery KPIs
Improve delivery KPIs
Lead technical deep dives
Resolve manufacturing blockers
Resolve manufacturing constraints
Balance development needs
Balance engineering needs
Minimize production impacts
Implement continuous improvement initiatives
Optimize production efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Identify supply chain risks
Mitigate supply chain risks
Develop supplier performance metrics
Maintain supplier performance metrics
Develop supplier reporting systems
Maintain supplier reporting systems
Review upcoming deliveries
Review production metrics
Participate in daily production meetings
Address immediate issues
Update immediate issues
Escalate immediate issues
Coordinate path-to-green
Analyze production performance data
Conduct deep-dive investigations
Implement process improvements
Ensure production rates are met
Ensure future rates are met
Ensure deliveries are met
Ensure deliveries are sustainable
Develop new design requirements
Evaluate impact analysis
Travel to supplier sites
Perform hands-on problem-solving
Perform capacity planning
Present performance updates to leadership
Support Monthly Business Reviews
Support Quarterly Business Reviews
Collaborate with other program managers
Optimize shared production resources
Develop junior team members
Mentor junior team members
Model effective practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Engineering teams; Other program managers
Communication Scope
Performance updates; Business Reviews
Process & Methodology
Program management
Full Job Description
Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. The Kuiper Electronic Supply Chain team is seeking a Sr Operations Technical Program Manager to drive technical manufacturing and supply chain operations for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) destined for our satellites. This role is based out of Guadalajara, Mexico with the expectation of being on-site 100% of the time at our Contract Manufacturers. Travel is expected up to 50% of the time primarily between Mexico and the US, occasional international travel might be required. The ideal candidate will spearhead the management of comprehensive production processes at our contract manufacturing partners. This role encompasses overseeing operations from initial setup through final delivery, with a critical focus on Manufacturing Process Qualification (MPQ) validation and continuous improvement of yield and capacity. The successful applicant will integrate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to enhance product quality and production efficiency, while also employing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues. Regular assessments of manufacturing efficiency and output will be conducted, with strategies implemented to optimize performance. This position demands a delicate balance between driving process enhancements and ensuring timely fulfillment of customer orders. The right candidate must skillfully navigate complex manufacturing environments, maintaining a keen focus on output targets and quality standards while consistently meeting delivery requirements. This positi
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