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 diverse and hardworking team of leaders and technicians, you will lead in the continued development and manufacture of space flight hardware related to the safety and flight worthiness of Blue Origin’s New Glenn project.  In this position, you will be responsible for applying your leadership skills and experience to the production of various thermal protections systems (TPS) for New Glenn flight hardware according to written procedures, engineering models, drawings, and specifications. You will be responsible for the safe and productive operations of team members performing tasks related to machine operation, various material handling equipment including forklifts, and other support equipment as required. You will perform second party verifications and hardware inspections to engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily tasks of Thermal Protective Systems manufacture (TPSMF) maintaining the safety of employees, hardware and equipment while ensuring the quality of it’s products. 
• Developing and maintaining team standards for safety, productivity, adherence to process and quality requirements.
• Devising and implementing plans for process improvement, employee skills and product development plans.
• Leading the team’s efforts to meet production expectations and delivery schedule goals.
• Planning daily and weekly tasks across all process areas of the manufacturing center to optimize overall through put.
• Establishing strong working relationships with support organizations and internal customers to maintain productivity, and operational capacity.
• Developing and mentoring Blue Origin’s leadership Principles by example, regarding business practices and team leadership.
• Build strong relationships with engineering teams to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, develop process improvements and support development tests. 
• Work schedule will vary to include additional hours overlapping other shifts for meetings and planning work based on hardware delivery, and schedule requirements.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working in a product development, production manufacturing, fabrication shop environment processing components to aerospace standards.
• Familiarity with CNC production machinery, specifically lasers and quilters.
• Experience with surface preparations and cleanliness processes related to flight hardware and bonding agent applications.
• Previous leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing or production manufacturing.
• Ability to mentor and train employees of diverse backgrounds, managing training schedules and certification processes.
• Experience with 5S, FOD, and configuration controls relevant to space flight systems manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to document and maintain accurate records utilizing software data applications and web-based systems, as well as interpret drawings and modeling software. 
• 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. 

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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