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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
Job Description
As part of a diverse and hardworking operations team, you will manage a team of shift leads, technical leads, and technicians providing services for various spaceflight hardware systems as a common service center. You will lead the team in all aspects of component maintenance and special processing. The Cleaning, Passivation, and Verification (CPV) team is a critical part of the company's operations. A manager in this role will perform daily tasks including:
- Managing personnel including recruiting, performance reviews, coaching, managing work schedule, and monitoring labor hours and overtime.
- Promoting and inspiring teamwork and good employee morale.
- Working with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of processing, support development tests and contribute to process development.
- Managing resource projections and personnel assignments to meet demanding schedules.
- Providing status updates on hardware deliveries at daily schedule meeting.
- Developing training and ensuring team members' training records are accurate.
- Ensuring all products meet quality standards in accordance with released engineering.
- Maintaining stock of consumable items.
- Ensuring all tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated.
- Ensuring proper 5S and FOD controls are in place and adhered to.
- Managing the capital and operating expense portfolio to ensure timely execution of capital projects and monthly operating budgets.
For this supervisory position, we are seeking somebody excited to work in a fast-paced, high-output environment, who is passionate about space and has a strong desire to continuously learn and improve. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Minimum Qualifications:- Certification in and/or knowledge of precision cleaning, chemical processing (degreasing, passivation per AMS2700, etch), and hardware inspection per IEST-STD-CC1246.
- 4+ years managing production in manufacturing, fabrication, test, or operations organization.
- Knowledge of drawing and work order review, and familiarity with issue tracking systems.
- Strong organization and people skills in a team environment with multiple dynamic priorities.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to an inclusive culture.
- Ability to manage personnel staffed across all 4 shifts (A,B,C,D).
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications:- 8+ years of manufacturing or maintenance of chemical, fluid, and mechanical components such as pumps, turbines, tubing, instrumentation, valves, and associated rocket components.
- Familiarity with standard aerospace manufacturing materials and chemical compatibility.
- Experience inspecting and troubleshooting aerospace or military hardware.
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM drawing package (Windchill, Creo, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with software systems, databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to document and maintain accurate records, as well as correctly interpret drawings and prints.
- Ability to use standard assembly tools and high-precision laboratory equipment (computerized microscopes, titrators, rotary flash evaporators, solvent distilling systems, radiography, ultrasonic, eddy current, etc).
- Attention to detail, passion for space and for success.
- Must be physically able to:
- Climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas
- Lift and carry 25 lbs.
Benefits- Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
