Quality Control Manager, Special Projects

About the role

Innovators wanted! Are you an entrepreneur, a builder, a dreamer? This role is part of an Amazon Special Projects team that takes the company’s “Think Big” leadership principle to the extreme. The team creates entirely new products and services with the goal of positively impacting customers’ lives—no industry or subject area is off‑limits. Amazon embraces differences and is committed to a culture of inclusion, supported by thirteen employee‑led affinity groups, global learning programs, and the 16 Leadership Principles that encourage diverse perspectives, curiosity, and trust. The team values work‑life balance, mentorship, and career growth, assigning challenging projects and training to help you become your best.

Location: Seattle, Washington, USA.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10 years direct industry experience in Quality Control and/or Product Quality
• At least 3 years in a management role overseeing QC activities
• Experience working with external partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Review of routine QC test data for product release, including identification and resolution of deviations and lab investigations
• Review and analysis of stability data and retest dates, including identification and resolution
• Analytical method lifecycle and supporting activities: development, fit‑for‑purpose qualification and validation, change management, transfer, and analytical performance monitoring/trending with emphasis on oversight and review
• Product quality evaluation and trending, including setting and justification of product specifications for release and stability
• Raw material control and testing requirements
• Experience representing QC with external partners
• Expertise with quality systems including change control, deviation/CAPA, risk assessment, SOP authoring, review and approval
• Depth of knowledge of industry guidelines and requirements for product quality and control

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, optional supplemental life plans, Employee Assistance Program, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Pay

Base salary range: $159,200.00 – $215,300.00 USD annually. The Amazon package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.