Application close date:
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.

As part of a hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will build human-rated orbital launch vehicles.

In this role, you will directly lead and supervise technicians and coordinate additional teammates such as manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, production controllers, schedulers, etc. You will have ultimate and full responsibility for guiding your crew with the assembly and test of the GS2 Upper Stage Vehicle.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise personnel working GS2 Final Integration and Test in day-to-day operations with emphasis on Safety
• Guide teammates and ensure that each person has everything vital to safely succeed
• Champion continued learning and growth to attract, develop, and retain phenomenal people
• Conduct regular check-ins to ensure team member performance, fulfillment, and growth
• Author job descriptions, screen candidates, and conduct interviews. Make hiring recommendations
• Develop and implement process, efficiency, and continuous safety improvements
• Responsible for prioritizing and establishment of Work Center assignments, employee training, overtime assignments and back-up for absent employees
• Maintain all shop programs including Safety, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Clean as you go programs

Qualifications:

• Passion. This role requires a ton of energy and resilience. Bring it. Let's make history together.
• Experience as a "front line" leader, working directly with individual contributors in various roles
• Clear understanding of production versus development environments
• Work collaboratively with teams of skills, fields, and background
• Work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with constantly evolving roles and responsibilities
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately - in writing, in person, and via video calls, digital literacy
• Work wherever, whenever, however best to help your team succeed. This will include extended hours and weekends and all shifts when vital. Occasional remote work and/or flexible schedule is available when possible.
• Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission. We all fly together!

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Management, Business, etc.) or equivalent directly related years of professional experience
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and coordination skills
• Continuous improvement mentality. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving
• Curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it
• Lean certification
• Experience in new product introduction
• Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment
• Experience in Aerospace/Launch vehicles
• Experience in assembly, integration, and handling of large products
• Experience in integrating systems, pneumatics, fluids, electrical etc.

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.
• 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.