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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
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, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for financial and operational execution of a portfolio supporting vehicles across the Business Unit.
This role may be based in Merritt Island, FL or Kent, WA. This includes leading a skilled, interdisciplinary team across multiple sites across the Blue Enterprise.
This is a hands-on position that requires the ability to communicate and execute tactical plans aligned to cost-effective strategies and key deliverables. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.
We are looking for someone to apply their leadership skills, technical expertise, and commitment to safety and quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Special Mentions
- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 50% of the time
- Kent WA or Merritt Island FL
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Champion safety always and first-time quality across all functions while growing and developing your team.
- Lead manufacturing operations to include manufacturing engineering, quality, tooling engineering, supply chain, and production execution for a portfolio of work centers across Blue Operations sites as required.
- Execute initiatives and strategies that deliver common components which are cost effective, high quality, and meet or exceed operational performance requirements supporting vehicle development programs within the Business Unit.
- Implement methods to increase engineering, production efficiency, quality, and productivity to include factory flow and higher throughput within existing floor space, improving first pass yield, increased overall output, improved learning curve, and improving supplier on-time delivery.
- Share key operational learnings and best practices to support improvement across Operations.
- Analyze processes and operations followed by implementing improvements for safety and quality that reduce unit cost and accelerate delivery schedules.
- Support the development and implementation of data-driven systems with a lean approach focused on delivering results.
Leverage Blue Origin's Leadership Principles to cultivate a trusting, learning culture through continuous feedback, coaching, and development opportunities. Foster a "One Team Mindset."
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge in building or supporting successful production operations and contributing to change management initiatives that influence culture, define tools & processes, and improve competencies.
- BA or BS degree or equivalent experience with emphasis in Operations Management or Manufacturing Engineering.
- 6+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge and applied experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
- Experience leading, growing, and developing teams within an integrated supply chain organization.
- Solid knowledge in manufacturing, production, assembly, procurement, and logistics in a low-volume, high-complexity environment.
- Strong business acumen. Demonstrated experience challenging the status quo, driving change, and motivating individuals to develop and implement new ways of thinking and doing business.
- Understands how to create and manage work cell standard work and track deviation from that standard work.
- Experience supporting capital improvements and layout changes.
- Highly effective and professional verbal and written communication skills with team, internal customers, and suppliers, including a strong focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction.
- An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $171,093.00 - $239,529.15
Other site ranges may differ
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.
Background Check
- Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
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.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- 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.
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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” 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]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
