BE-7 B-Shift Leader

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

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 small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will provide dotted line leadership to the production organization on B shift in the manufacturing and assembly of Rocket Engines. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rocket engines are made and operated. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, enjoy occasional travel, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you. 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 technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in a supervision/leadership position, working on aerospace development programs, production lines, or discreet complex technical manufacturing.
• Experience with discreet production and processing through the manufacturing flow process.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
• Proficient computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances.
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing
• Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Experience achieving schedule commitments and overcoming technically complex barriers.
• Must be able to work B shift (Monday – Thursday, 3:00 pm – 1:30am)

Nice To Haves

• B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering
• Broad/deep scheduling and planning skillset
• Experience with large project controls
• Experienced in handling large aerospace components
• Experienced in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Provide dotted line leadership to the B shift Huntsville Production Team (Monday – Thursday, 3:00pm – 1:30am): assigning tasks, driving team engagement, escalating blocks, shift hand-off and contributing to performance reviews.
• Interface with area and site leadership to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop production ready manufacturing approach.
• Review work instructions and provide recommended changes where necessary.
• Assure continued training and skills development to attract, develop, and retain great people.
• Assist with transition from development to production by working alongside engineering to successfully transition the product.
• Forecasting and developing recovery plans for constraints critical to the engine delivery schedule.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level