At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will assist with day to day crane operations in support of manufacturing, assembly, and testing of flight hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will also supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in Critical Lift Planning, rigging , lifting operations, to ensure compliance with safety procedures and approved processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Production Services and Integration teams. Develop resource plans, training curriculums, job descriptions, conduct interviews, make hiring recommendations, assign tasks, and conduct performance reviews.
• Responsible for leading work crews engaged in moving materials, and machines. Competent with all powered and non-powered lifting equipment such as hoists, pulleys, winches, jacks, skates, overhead cranes, mobile cranes, etc.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow procedures. Competent in reading and understanding specifications, drawings, and all other discipline related project and engineering documentation.
• Assist Integration managers with transition from development to production by working alongside engineering to successfully transition the product.
• Ensure crane operators receive required online and classroom training and training records remain in compliance.
• Interface with production Control, to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
• Work with engineering to document and continuously improve production processes.
• Review work instructions and provide recommended changes where necessary.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications.
• Support the setup of new production work areas, including layouts, and equipment setup, etc.
• Assist Integration managers with transition from development to production by working alongside engineering to successfully transition the product.
• Coordinate and communicate needs with Mobile crane companies when needed.
• Manage invoicing for outside crane vendors.
• Ensure rigging, hardware and lifting devices are used correctly, thoroughly inspected, and always in compliance with company policies.

Qualifications:

• 10+ Experience handling  launch vehicles across a range of vehicle subsystems including avionics, fluids, and mechanical.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement Critical lift plans in the field.
• Ability to precisely follow Critical lift plans and procedures prepared by Engineering.
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Must be able to set a high hiring bar while evaluating and hiring top talent.
• Highly important to be customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Work off-shift, extended hours, overtime, and weekends if/when necessary.
• 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.

Desired:

• Broad/deep Crane Operations planning skill set
• Certified Lift director
• Certified Critical Lift Operator
• Advanced rigg
• Aerospace background with experience handling high value aerospace components.
• Experienced working in a Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and AS9110 environment

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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