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!  

Description:

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for multiple assigned Facility Integrations projects within launch vehicle manufacturing, integration and test; launch Site, and launch command and control centers. This is a hands-on position focused on projects oversight and engineering tasks that include remedial investigation, design, engineering and operation. This individual shall be the central figure and authority for management of the projects within the approved scope and budget. The individual shall ensure adequate monitoring and controls are in place to meet or exceed Blue Origin’s requirements.

The role shall be responsible for coordinating and executing all phases of the project from planning to closeout and turnover to Blue Origin. This will include managing the installation of a wide variety of equipment and tooling, as well as work center relocations and set ups. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities:

• Develop overall project plan consistent with project objectives as defined by the project owner and key stakeholders in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (e.g., PMI, Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI, and ISO standards).
• Act as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives
• Manages implementation and planning of multiple projects, which includes defining project scope, goals, deliverables, tasks, and resources
• Responsible for building and deploying multiple project plans
• Responsible for scheduling and creating project timelines, and monitoring and reporting on project progress
• Manage program and project contracts, budgets and schedules for an entire project
• Lead others and direct all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion
• Evaluate quality of workmanship, safety, and environmental concerns
• Coordinating related project activities that affect successful completion of the project effort to include systems furniture, communications, conventional furniture and any associated equipment
• Maintain accurate electronic records and will be responsible for the accuracy of the project data and for the entire cost accounting of the project
• Coach, mentor and technically assist other engineers
• Identify opportunities for safety improvements and operational cost savings
• This position may require travel to other Blue Origin sites and to supplier locations (approx. 30%)

Qualifications:

• Prefer B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management
• Minimum over 10 years of experience with complex facility construction and renovations projects
• Experience leading and managing small- to medium-sized teams integrating multiple subsystems to meet a top level system requirement
• Strong personnel management and mentoring skills
• Recent facility development or management experience supporting mission critical operations
• Experience in sub-contract management of suppliers including request for proposal, specification and statement of work
• Project leadership with the ability to work with stakeholders, knowledge of manufacturing operations, Launch Site environment, assembly processes, and quality control
• Proficient in project management software (Milestones, MS Project)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong project management, budget management and team leadership skills
• Project planning, schedule and cost estimation
• Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations
• 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:                        

• Experience with launch site, spacecraft manufacturing, Project leadership with the ability to work with stakeholders, knowledge of manufacturing operations, Launch Site environment, assembly processes, and quality control integration and test
• Knowledge and experience in Local and National Codes
• Knowledge and experience in Safety plans and programs to comply with laws, regulations and policies

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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