Lead Quality Inspector, Kuiper

DescriptionProject Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.Key job responsibilitiesThe Quality Inspector will operate advanced metrology equipment to ensure product conformance for highly-complex aerospace grade hardware.- Perform Receiving Inspection activity using sampling plans and metrology equipment, such as CMMs, Romer Arms, micrometers, calipers, height gages, calipers, micrometers, gages, etc..- Report nonconformances when defective material is found.- Develop and lead 5S activities around the Quality area(s) to ensure efficient working areas.- Read Inspection Plans and Work Instructions to perform quality inspections- Interpret engineering blueprints and drawings to the ASME Y14.5 standard to GD&T- Perform Critical in-process and final inspections for assembled product.- Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to the requirements of AS9102- Develop Standard Operator Procedures (SOPs) for other inspectors to follow for day-to-day tasks.- Train new inspectors on the correct usage of equipment and day to day responsibilities.Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.A day in the lifeThis role will work daily to:- Execute inspection plans for a wide variety of hardware, utilizing a wide range of equipment.- Perform and complete FAIs to AS9102 and present package to engineering for sign off.- Inspect and buy off rework/repair activities- Investigate hardware for defects, and create nonconformance reports for discrepant hardware- Perform In-Process and Final inspections for assembly processes.This individual will consistently coordinate with quality, manufacturing, and engineering to understand and inspect part requirements, and report defects.About the teamThe Kuiper Manufacturing Quality team is driven to develop a Kuiper Quality System that is capable of scaling aerospace quality to volume and cost levels to meet end customer needs. This position will join the team at an exciting moment, with an opportunity to own quality system development and contribute to the design of requirements, processes, and systems used across the business. We value data driven decision making, a comfort with dealing in ambiguous situations across multiple projects, and an ability to earn trust of various stakeholders to deliver high quality results.Basic Qualifications- 4+ years of experience as a Quality Inspector in a Receiving Inspection Role.Preferred Qualifications- Familiar with FAI forms to AS9102- Certified inspector to IPC-610- Certified inspector to IPC-620- Familiar with Metrologic and/or PCDMIS inspection software- Familiar with automated inspection equipment, including Romer arms, comparators, CMMs, and other metrology software based inspection methods.- Comfortable reading sampling tables to ANSI/ASQ ZI.4 for established AQL levels.- Has led inspection teams before, and can run daily 5S activities in quality areas.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.