Functional Planner Technician, OISL

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.

We are looking for talented technicians to help drive full-scale production of the Kuiper satellites. The success of Kuiper depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. To be successful, you need to be highly motivated and detail-oriented while demonstrating the highest standards of execution.

The Functional Planner Technician serves as a senior-level technical resource responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting production workflow across the manufacturing floor. This role bridges the gap between frontline technicians and engineering/supervisory teams by ensuring work orders, build sequences, and resource allocations are executed accurately and on schedule.

Key job responsibilities
Plan and sequence daily production work orders in alignment with build priorities and capacity targets
Coordinate with supervisors, leads, and engineers to resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and technical blockers
Monitor floor status and adjust plans in real time to maintain throughput and meet output goals
Track and communicate WIP (Work in Progress) status, flagging delays or quality holds to the appropriate stakeholders
Support NC (Non-Conformance) tracking by ensuring affected units are properly dispositioned and rework is scheduled efficiently
Maintain accurate records in production systems (e.g., SFC, Smartsheet, or equivalent tools)
Identify and escalate systemic planning issues, recurring bottlenecks, or process gaps to engineering and supervision
Provide guidance and mentorship to lower-tier technicians on planning processes and documentation standards
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing floor-level insight to process optimization efforts
Ensure compliance with all work instructions, safety protocols, and quality standards

Basic Qualifications

- Demonstrated proficiency in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing coordination
- Strong understanding of build processes, work order management, and quality systems
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation, BOMs, and work instructions
- Proficient in production tracking tools and data entry systems
- Strong communication skills — able to clearly relay status, issues, and priorities across teams
- Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing production demands
- Experience mentoring or supporting technician development preferred

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma)
- Proficiency with production management or MES systems (e.g., SFC, SAP, Smartsheet, or similar)
- Experience with Non-Conformance (NC) tracking, disposition processes, and quality management systems
- Ability to analyze production data and generate actionable reports or metrics
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, quality, and operations teams
- Experience supporting or leading process improvement initiatives on a high-volume production floor
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with evolving priorities
- Background in satellite, hardware, or complex electromechanical assembly preferred

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The starting pay for this position is listed below, including the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select. As a total compensation company, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at  https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

USA, WA, REDMOND - 38.50 - 39.50 USD hourly