Redmond, WA, US
30 days ago
Production Supervisor- 1st Shift, Project Kuiper
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 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.

Project Kuiper is seeking a Cleanroom Supervisor to join the Optical group within Production. This role will report to the Value Stream Leader and work closely with them to supervise a technician team that supports prototyping and manufacturing of all components and assembly of novel optical laser devices. The individual will have strong leadership skills and be required to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment where communication and organization will be critical. This position will also utilize a variety of analytical tools as well as aid in creating a variety of laboratory procedures which they will help to draft and maintain. This will require supervisory duties as well as working as an operator in the clean room.


Key job responsibilities
- Manufacture and assemble optical prototypes in an ISO 7/8 Environment, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
- Supervise a team of technicians focused on early production and scaling output.
- Work with Senior Manager to plan and coordinate daily tasks for technicians and activities of all operations with an ability to adapt to changing schedules and other dynamic priorities.
- Work cross-functionally with management, facilities, and supply chain to maintain operations and materials for an ISO 7/8 cleanroom.
- Ability to provide timely feedback on designs, processes, and custom equipment used in routine prototyping, fabrication, and characterization.
- Author, maintain, and train others to all relevant process documentation, including Assembly, Inspection, Testing/In-Process Characterization, and Packaging Procedures.
- Review and approve rework to ensure accuracy and enforce traceability.
- Comply with all Company Policies including Health, Safety, and Environmental Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment Requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures.

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.


About the team
This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you’ll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. You will have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality and cost.

We are building out a new production team which includes multiple shifts of work. The ideal candidate will be flexible to work day or evening shifts.
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