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!  

Supervisor- Refurbishment Technical Operations

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a part of the diverse and hardworking refurbishment team, you will lead a team of technicians to execute front line refurbishment operations of the New Glenn 1st Stage. You will perform validation and verification planning for engineering defined refurbishment processes. You will champion specific refurbishment processes based on requirements from the refurbishment engineering team. The candidate in this role will be responsible for work setup, specify and order tooling/equipment, execute work instructions, assist with troubleshooting and resolve non-conformances, and lead operations involving the refurbishment of flown tails for successful re-flights. On this team, you will have the ability to impact the industry by shaping New Glenn’s reusability operating plan. This role will require you to interact with the vehicle to proactively eliminate barriers and troubleshoot unforeseen technical problems. This role is for those who are the innovators, the problem solvers, the thinkers, the doers.

On our team, we are adaptable, trustworthy, persistent, professional, collaborative, and creative. If you share our passion and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve, excel in cross-functional team environments, and are ready to make an impact, then we would love to hear from you!

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!

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Manage daily execution of scheduled and unscheduled refurbishment tasks to ensure operational performance expectations and metrics (e.g., technical dispatch reliability, daily completion rates, etc.)  and completion of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, in accordance with Blue Origin’s documented Policies and procedures
• Directly lead, technicians, and support technicians to ensure control in command and control of overall production.
• Ensure adequate resources of properly trained and qualified personnel are available for all refurbishment activities.
• Ensure personnel attend and complete scheduled training to expand personnel skill levels, and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of their position.
• Champion and promote a safety and compliance first culture.
• Participate and support Refurbishment system self-audits and corrective actions, as required.
• Maintain operational engagement and motivate team members to deliver optimal operational performance and quality.
• Interface and communicate with other Blue Origin departments and business units to ensure mutual success on mission objectives.
• Ensure the quality and cost effectiveness of all work performed by the maintenance teams.
• Assist with authoring procedural guidance, manuals, workorder review and defined processes.

Qualifications:

• Required (5) years of prior experience in the fields of Maintenance/ repair/ overhaul or fabrication of commercial aircraft, military aircraft, or space vehicles.
• Required (5) Years of prior Technical Management/supervisory experience (commercial aircraft, military aircraft, or space vehicle)
• Practical experience with avionics, structures, and engines (commercial aircraft, military aircraft, or space vehicle) Software and Hardware systems
• Strong safety record and mindset, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical tests and operations.
• Strong personnel, scheduling, planning, and project management skills
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Travel periodically (Less than 30%)
• Support Manufacturing Operations teams/ New Glenn Production Build as needed.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Perform other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision.
• Work off-shift, extended hours, and weekends when necessary.
• Must be able to gain U.S. Space force DBIDS access credentials.
• 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:

• Eight (8) Years experience leading Technical Teams in the fields of Maintenance/ repair/ overhaul or fabrication of commercial aircraft, military aircraft, or space vehicles.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
• Familiar working knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations, industry best practices, OSHA requirements
• Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, and 5-S lean process awareness.
• Experience with aerospace vehicle systems and manufacturing technologies.
• Advanced degree, certification, and/or training in a directly related field.
• Experience working in a product design or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in new or startup operational environments.
• Proficiency in business and engineering software (i.e., MSOffice, Jules, Aeon, Windchill, PLM)

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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