
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Infrastructure Reliability & Quality (IRQ)
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If you want to be a part of a team that has a daily impact on company success, this is a great opportunity for you.In this role you will lead internal and external engagements with engineering, procurement, supply chain management, operations, finance, construction, and suppliers to deliver robust and resilient quality systems at our vendors and within AWS. You will identify supplier quality defects or waste in AWS processes, and drive new processes to eliminate the defects and prevent them from recurring without posing risk to availability. You will be responsible for developing the suppliers to bring them up to the AWS quality standards
who build custom infrastructure electrical, electro-mechanical and security equipment for AWS. Sr. Supplier Quality Engineers will work closely with AWS product development and engineering teams and with infrastructure equipment vendors to monitor and improve the incoming quality of AWS equipment.Travel required, both international and domestic, approximately 30-50%Key job responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Develop, implement and maintain the supplier quality roadmap across engineering and procurement teams.
- Verify AWS quality standards are met at suppliers through in-person and remote audits.
- Define and roll out incoming inspection/first article inspection plans
- Drive supplier and product qualification and assessment processes in support of procurement teams. This includes effective resolution of any issues identified.
- Monitor and report on supplier performance quality metrics and actions. Lead supplier quality issue resolution in partnership with engineering, construction and commissioning teams.
- Develop and support suppliers with quality improvement initiatives and Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Provide a feedback mechanism from suppliers to internal teams on joint quality issues. Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.About the team
About AWSDiverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering or similar related field.
- 8+ years of industry experience in quality/manufacturing engineering
- 8+ years in a quality management function with direct interaction with suppliers.
- Demonstrated experience in quality control and testing of electronic components and assemblies
- Experience in electronics manufacturing and PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) processesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Master's Degree or PhD in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering or related field Experience with data center operations and infrastructure equipment.
- Expert knowledge in manufacturing processes, ISO-9000, quality control plans and failure analysis or problem solving methodologies.
- Experience with PCB/PCBA manufacturing processes, inspection techniques, and quality standards (IPC standards).
- Six Sigma certification/ Lean certification with high proficiency in Excel and the creation of tables, data, dashboards, reports, including advanced analysis features.
- Proven experience in working with external design and manufacturing supply chain partners.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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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