Production Metrology Engineer, Amazon Leo Manufacturing Systems

Amazon Leo 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.

Key job responsibilities
• Develop and maintain automated metrology programs for various Coordinate Measuring Machine types in support of precise dimensional characterization of space hardware.
• Use CMMs with metrology software to uncover details around dimensional failures of space hardware.
• Use laser tracking systems to align and characterize sensitive production system equipment.
• Provide Design For Manufacturing feedback to stakeholders in the development of new production processes.
• Support partner teams in need of metrology programming expertise.


A day in the life
This role is for a highly dynamic and motivated individual that will work with various production system stakeholders. To be successful in this role you will need to author, maintain and troubleshoot various types of metrology equipment in support of high rate, production system operations. You will partner with Manufacturing, Design and Quality engineers to ensure both space hardware as well as production system hardware meet rigorous aerospace requirements. You will create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, investigate anomalies and provide feedback where the root cause of non-conformances is ambiguous.


About the team
The Manufacturing Systems team is a center of excellence for manufacturing engineering within a fast-growing satellite production organization. Our engineers provide Design for Manufacturability expertise across design and production teams, including GD&T reviews, tolerance analysis, and process troubleshooting on complex assemblies. The team supports a world-class internal precision machine shop, drives optimization of manufacturing execution and product lifecycle management systems, and operates a hands-on fabrication and tooling group focused on production continuity and lean process improvement. We work cross-functionally alongside design, quality, supply chain, and software teams, playing a foundational role in scaling production to meet ambitious program milestones.

Basic Qualifications

- Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
- 1+ years of experience using metrology tools and software

Preferred Qualifications

- technical degree in related field
- CAD experience, (NX/Catia/Creo/SolidWorks)
- Familiarity with standard aerospace manufacturing processes
- Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009)
- Programming experience with Metrolog software including supervisor mode and NCO
- Experience using communication services (i.e., Jira, Slack), and Microsoft office suite

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Kirkland - 39.47 - 69.08 USD hourly