Sr. Manager, Amazon Leo Manufacturing, Amazon Leo

Overview 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. 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. The Sr. Manager's responsibilities will include defining and implementing the strategic vision for their value stream to achieve scale and overseeing the daily operations of the value stream. Safety and product quality are paramount. The Sr. Manager and their team will work closely with development engineering for manufacturing process definitions and will leverage our teams in procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain to enable high-volume production throughput. The role is based in Redmond, WA. Responsibilities Manufacturing & Environmental Test Operations and scale satellite manufacturing operations, including assembly, integration, and test activities Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to meet production targets and quality standards Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce cycle time Establish and maintain manufacturing metrics, KPIs, and reporting systems Oversee factory layout, workflow optimization, and capacity planning Direct environmental test operations including thermal vacuum, vibration, and acoustic testing Manage test facility operations, maintenance, and capability expansion Ensure compliance with test specifications and quality requirements Drive test schedule optimization and resource allocation Oversee test data collection, analysis, and reporting systems Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or related discipline (Master's preferred) 8+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including 5+ years in space/aerospace hardware production 5+ years of people leadership experience managing large, complex teams (50+ employees) across multiple shifts and disciplines Demonstrated track record of leading strategic manufacturing initiatives with P&L responsibility Experience scaling operations from low to high volume production Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Administration; experience with satellite production and testing in New Space companies Strong background in lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies Experience with automated manufacturing systems and Industry technologies Knowledge of relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements Proven ability to drive innovation in manufacturing processes and test methodologies Experience with optics manufacturing Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $161,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $279,600/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Company - Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC #J-18808-Ljbffr