Senior Quality Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Everett, WA
Salary
$137,300–$185,700 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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This role $162k
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This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $155,450–$180,956 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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About Amazon Inc

Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

Amazon Inc currently has 457 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Quality Engineer

Sr. Quality Engineer, Amazon Leo joins the hardware development team to manage the end-to-end non-conformance lifecycle for PCB and mechanical part receiving inspections. This role involves identifying, containing, and resolving defects through root cause investigations using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies. The engineer holds disposition authority for materials and collaborates with cross-functional teams via the Material Review Board to manage complex cases. Key responsibilities include driving supplier quality improvements, performing trend analysis on metrics like First Pass Yield and Cycle Time, and developing systemic process improvements to enhance receiving throughput. The role requires proficiency in SAP QM, AS9100 standards, and technical knowledge of electronics and mechanical inspection standards such as IPC-A-610 and GD&T. This position ensures high-quality hardware components are delivered for satellite production while resolving systemic supplier issues at the source.

What you'll do

  • Manage the end-to-end non-conformance lifecycle in SAP from identification and containment to root cause investigation and verified closure.
  • Exercise direct disposition authority for materials and lead Material Review Board processes for complex engineering decisions.
  • Conduct root cause investigations using structured methodologies like 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone to address systemic quality issues.
  • Drive supplier quality improvements by leading corrective actions and strengthening supplier detection and prevention capabilities.
  • Analyze receiving quality KPIs and trend data to provide actionable insights for leadership and supply chain stakeholders.
  • Develop systemic process improvements, including refined inspection criteria and pre-approved dispositions, to increase throughput.
  • Serve as the primary quality expert for manufacturing teams regarding defect identification and acceptance standards.
  • Ensure all non-conformance processes comply with AS9100 quality management system requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or supplier quality in high-reliability industries like aerospace or defense.
  • Experience managing the full non-conformance lifecycle including investigation, disposition, and corrective action.
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, or Fishbone.
  • Experience with Material Review Board processes and making material disposition decisions.
  • Familiarity with quality management systems like ISO 9001 or AS9100.
  • Technical skills in SAP QM module for managing quality notifications and inspection lots.

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