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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.

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Performance Manager to join our Electronic Supply Chain team and lead PCBA supplier performance and operational excellence initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for day to day operations and manufacturing performance at suppliers, and for support on yield improvements and operational efficiency projects, while ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality PCBAs for our satellite constellation.

Up to 50% travel required.

Key job responsibilities

• Drive supplier performance management and operational excellence across PCBA contract manufacturers

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, capacity, and manufacturing efficiency

• Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics and reporting systems

• Identify and resolve supplier operational constraints affecting production

• Manage WIP and inventory optimization at contract manufacturers

• Lead supplier technical and operational reviews

• Analyze impact of engineering changes on manufacturing operations

• Oversee production line improvement projects

• Monitor supplier capacity utilization and maintenance programs

A day in the life

This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and will work with leaders and suppliers in multiple technology areas. Have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and be constantly looking for ways to improve your supply chain performance, quality and information flow. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

About the team

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain management

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical field

• 3+ years of experience managing PCBA contract manufacturers

• Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management platforms

• Track record of driving supplier performance improvements

• Experience in developing and implementing operational metrics and KPIs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or MBA

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification

• Experience with data analysis tools (SQL, Python)

• Knowledge of aerospace or high-reliability electronics manufacturing

• International supplier management experience

• Experience with DFM and yield improvement programs

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.

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 $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/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.