GS2 Sub Assembly Supervisor (A Shift)

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

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. 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 part of a hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will build human-rated orbital launch vehicles. In this role, you will directly lead and supervise technicians and coordinate additional teammates such as manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, production controllers, schedulers, etc. You will have ultimate and full responsibility for guiding your crew with the assembly and test of the GS2 Upper Stage Vehicle. We are building a road to space, and a rocket that approximates the size of the Saturn V. The path is long, with challenges at every step of the way. Opportunities to do extraordinary things, make a difference, and leave a lasting legacy are limited only by your ability and desire to grasp them. Here, if you’re bored, you’re not doing it right. On our team, we are resilient, agile, committed to overcoming obstacles, reliable, professional, growing, ingenious, collaborative, tenacious, and diligent. 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! If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel at integrating and coordinating multi-functional teams of diverse individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies and methodologies continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, 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.

Requirements

Passion. This role requires a ton of energy and resilience. Bring it. Let's make history together.
Experience as a “front line” leader, working directly with individual contributors in various roles
Clear understanding of production versus development environments
Work collaboratively with teams of diverse skills, fields, and background
Work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with constantly evolving roles and responsibilities
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately - in writing, in person, and via video calls, digital literacy
Work wherever, whenever, however best to help your team succeed. This will include extended hours and weekends and all shifts when vital.
Occasional remote work and/or flexible schedule is available when possible.
Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission. We all fly together!

Nice To Haves

12+ years of experience working in a product development, production manufacturing, fabrication shop environment processing components to aerospace standards.
Proficiency in interpreting engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and coordination skills
Continuous improvement mentality. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving
Curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it
Lean certification
Experience in new product introduction
Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment
Experience in Aerospace/Launch vehicles
Experience in assembly, integration, and handling of large products
Experience in integrating systems, pneumatics, fluids, electrical etc.

Responsibilities

Supervise personnel working GS2 Sub Assembly and Test in day-to-day operations with emphasis on Safety
Guide teammates and ensure that each person has everything vital to safely succeed
Champion continued learning and growth to attract, develop, and retain phenomenal people
Conduct regular check-ins to ensure team member performance, fulfillment, and growth
Author job descriptions, screen candidates, and conduct interviews. Make hiring recommendations
Develop and implement process, efficiency, and continuous safety improvements
Responsible for prioritizing and establishment of Work Center assignments, employee training, overtime assignments and back-up for absent employees
Maintain all shop programs including Safety, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Clean as you go programs

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.

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