GS2PA Launch OPs Engineering Manager

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Launch Operations, Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. You will work with innovative processes for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of manufacturing engineering. Day to day responsibilities will include the Manufacturing Plan Development, managing all Work Order Authoring, and provide Mentoring and Career Path Development to your enrolled employees. We put a strong emphasis on design for manufacturing and hands-on technical ability, as our managers are directly involved with design, analysis, equipment operation, trouble-shooting, and active engagement with engineering. The company celebrates strong collaboration, unique and innovative solutions, and passion for success. We are searching for a proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university (Master of Science preferred)
Experience managing people, projects, or programs
Strong coordination, personnel, and project management skills
Experience in hardware manufacturing (i.e. castings, forgings, additively manufactured components, welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, and Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software)
Proven experience and successful track record of developing new manufacturing processes and continuously improving existing processes
Ability to operate, make decisions, lead, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments
Understanding of entire product lifecycle management
7+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience
Proficiency in engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization
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.

Responsibilities

Enable the success of a team comprised of high-impact Manufacturing Engineers
Provide mentoring, guidance, and support with engineers to develop goals, career paths, and ensure professional development
Establish roles, responsibilities, and accountability for all team members
Ensure workflow and priorities are balanced across the team
Evaluate staffing requirements and grow the team by recruiting and hiring top performing manufacturing engineers (as needed)
Coordinate and work closely with program managers, operations leaders, and Integrated Product Team Leads to meet design, build, and test objectives.
Support the team in applying robust, consistent, and reliable engineering fundamentals and processes in support of launch integration processes.
Create required data gathering tools for tracking and improving the team performance
Review and understand companywide processes and command media to ensure proper compliance
Help your team define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight
Promote DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test
Engage in Manufacturing Bill of Material (BOM) creation and maintenance and Product Structure definition