Director, Engine Processing
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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.We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety and operational excellence. This position will directlyimpactthe history of space exploration and will require your focused dedication 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 tobenefitEarth.
The Director, Engine Processing roleileadsthe teamresponsible forall ofthe engines and thrusters tested by Blue Origin, atall ofourlocations. The Director is a leader of a collaborative and passionate team of engineers and technicians whomaintain, modify, and leadall ofour development and production engines and thrusters from their completionon the production linetodeliveryto our customers.
The Director is a senior leader within the Test Operations organization, setting the vision and long-term strategy for the Engine Processing team. The Director works closely with all Blue Origin business units in ensuring the engines are delivered when needed, in the correct configuration, and to the highest level of quality safely and efficiently. This role involves effectively planning and leading all aspects of capital, overhead and labor budgets, and leading capital improvement projects. Effective communications andlong termplanning are vital to a successful Director.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and strong dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision isrequired!
Lead multiple teams responsible for management, maintenance, and modifications for all engines and thrusters
Establish andmaintainprocesses and systems foroptimizingand ensuring quality of all work performed on engines
Collaborate with internal customers to provide engines in required timeline and performing any changes or maintenance workrequired
Drive the measurement, analysis, reporting, and improvement of each team’s performance
Instill a culture of continuous improvement through finding opportunities, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to increase efficiency and quality
Own all critical metrics associated with engine processing, including continually improving performance
Define, lead, and monitor budget and schedule for team operation and engine deliveries
Lead and mentor leaders within the team
Continuously ensure safety of all team members and flight hardware, driving a strong safety culture
Responsible for teamslocatedat Launch Site One in Van Horn, TX, Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. AL, and the Air Force Research Lab in Rosamond, CA
BS in engineering, manufacturing,or 8+ years of equivalentleadershipexperienceinmanufacturing, maintenance, or testingof complex systems
5+ years of experience in personnel leadership and/ormanagement
6+ years of experience leading budgets, projects, and/orprograms of growing complexity and scope
5+ years of experience in aerospace maintenance, testing, or manufacture; or similarly complex industries like oil & gas or automotive
Highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of planning and guiding complex technical work
Strong bias for action and a proventrack recorddelivering results
Understanding andutilizationof production scheduling, MRP/ERP systems
Adept in process definition, development, deployment, measurement, and improvement
Practiced with job-hazard analysis and other safety analysis practices
Skilled in customer relations and expectation management
Familiarity with standard methodologies and tools related to manufacturing drawings, work orders, inventory systems, production control
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.
Must be eligibleand abletogain access to Redstone Arsenal
Master's degree, MBA, or a degree in aerospace manufacturing or related field is a plus
Experience with rocket engine manufacture and testing
Knowledge of systems engineering standard processes
Knowledge of production control practices and methodologies
Working knowledge of AS9100 and quality control processes
Hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations in a safe and effective manner
Experienced with the design, analysis, qualification, and production of manufactured components for space applications
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.
Desired
- Master's degree, MBA, or a degree in aerospace manufacturing or related field is a plus
- Experience with rocket engine manufacture and testing
- Knowledge of systems engineering standard processes
- Knowledge of production control practices and methodologies
- Working knowledge of AS9100 and quality control processes
- Hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations in a safe and effective manner
- Experienced with the design, analysis, qualification, and production of manufactured components for space applications 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.
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