Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, Amazon Robotics
- North Reading, MA
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Review new supplier intake requests and perform supplier assessments (online pre-assessment and onsite audits)
- Identify risks and gaps through supplier assessment and share with stakeholders (Supply chain, Manufacturing and Engineering)
- Drive supplier development by addressing gaps identified in the assessment and ensure supplier is qualified prior to production scaling
- Provide support to part qualification through Material Approval Process
- Take ownership of supplier product quality, review failure data, perform root cause analysis, and initiate corrective actions internally and with suppliers as needed.
- Develop and implement quality processes to improve traceability, supplier management, and non-conformance management.
- Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reliability in deployment environments.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits to assist you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!About the team
SQE team within Advanced Manufacturing & Quality Engineering's (AMQE)'s mission is to drive product quality excellence through innovative engineering solutions, leveraging proactive systems, seamless design integration and data-driven methodologies to drive total quality management across the entire product lifecycle ensuring superior customer satisfaction.
- Ensuring speed and quality through comprehensive product knowledge, systematic risk identification, root cause analysis, to enable successful deployments.
- Leverage data analytics to visualize quality metrics and drive customer-focused improvements
- Design for quality to consistently meet high manufacturing and deployment standards, even in speed-driven environments.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence by implementing adaptive control plans across the product lifecycle-driving safety, quality, speed, and cost optimization.
- * 10+ years of experience performing Supplier Quality and Quality Engineering principles such as APQP, PPAP, DFX, and FMEA in new product introduction.
- * Proficient in hardware failure root cause analysis and leading corrective and preventive actions.
- * Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and resolving mechanical and electrical quality issues.
- * Strong process improvement mindset for agile environments with a passion for quality.
- * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- * Ability to work in highly ambiguous environments and make informed decisions in real-time.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- * Technical expertise in mechanical and electrical components common in robotics (e.g., robotic arms, control panels, cables, motors, PCBAs, metal fabrication, gears/bearings, sensors, vision systems).
- * ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- * Certified Internal or Lead Auditor training for ISO 9001:2015 QMS
- * Multi-industry and/or consulting experience in applicable industries (Automotive, Aerospace, Medical Device, Consumer Electronics, etc.). Startup experience is a plus.
- * Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management System Standards.
- * Experience with statistical data analysis.
- * Engineering program management experience.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 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 $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.