What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Process Technician, Project Kuiper position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 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.
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.
Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
Key job responsibilities
- Assist in the composition and maintenance of SOP's in a rapidly changing startup environment
- Mentor, lead and develop a team of technicians with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Planning and Sustainability everyday
- Analyze inventory location reports to improve data integrity with negative inventory, duplicate locations, unavailable locations and inaccurate inventory quantities
- Provide direction to inventory personnel in day to day solutions to systematic issues
- Work with engineering to disposition stagnant and obsolete inventory
- Work with process planning to maintain accurate unit of measure issues
- Eliminate inventory issues by supporting inventory personnel in day to day system issues
- Perform random audits to validate shelf-life storage, inventory accuracy, kit auditing process, traceability and unique locations - Interface with receiving, outbound coordinators, quality, planners, procurement, and other related departments to resolve problems relative to inventory accuracy
- Work with material management and quality to resolve traceability issues
- Responsible for maintaining the integrity of material that is return to stock
- Maintain integrity of all inventory locations
- Perform adjustments to Inventory to support finance requirements
- Daily receiving of material to stock new inventory
A day in the life
We’re hiring a Lead Process Technician who will leverage their logistical, analytical, and manufacturing knowledge to support Project Kuiper by working with engineers and quality to maintain the integrity of the material life cycle. In this role you’ll function as the focal point for inventory transactions in support of Systems Applications and Products (SAP) testing requirements and perform physical and cycle counts of inventory. You’ll also identify areas for improvement, perform root cause analysis of escapes and missed targets, and use data to drive process improvements, identify blockers, and provide solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2 years of experience in an inventory or analytical role
- 2 years of experience working with SAP/ERP systems
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Ability to work all required shift hours, including overtime, and weekends, as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- General knowledge of the 5 Why’s and RCA
- General understanding of lean manufacturing
- 2 years of database experience
- Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing fields
- Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates a high sense of urgency
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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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 $61,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $100,800/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Salary : $61,100 - $100,800
