Manufacturing Planner II

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

10d

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. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams of individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), 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. 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. You will be responsible for developing and supporting the New Glenn rocket assembly processes. New Glenn is a single configuration heavy lift launch vehicle capable of carrying people and payloads routinely to Earth orbit and beyond. Featuring a reusable first stage built for 25 missions, New Glenn will build a road to space. As a Manufacturing Planner, you will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules. You will create, interpret, and modify work instructions and routings to convey procedures to technicians and trigger material planning. Special Mentions D Shift Position (Friday Saturday Sunday, 6:00 pm to 6:00 am Must be willing to work extended hours.

Requirements

Minimum of an associate degree or graduated a trade school in a technical field or related discipline, and 1 or more years’ of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Broad experience in hardware manufacturing: assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, fabrication, machining, etc.
Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering processes and procedures, including planning systems
Years of experience in the Aerospace or industrial manufacturing depending on Grade level (should scale as Assembly Mechanic experience)
A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
3 or more years of experience developing detailed plans and schedules
Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T.
Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100
Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of skills across large geographic distances
General proficiency with CAD.
General proficiency with GDT
Must be physically able to support production floor activities.
Must be physically able to climb stairs and work in small areas.
Must be physically able to lift and carry 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace/Launch vehicle experience.
A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
Broad experience in hardware manufacturing: welding, assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, fabrication, machining, etc.
General proficiency with 3D modeling software and CAD.
General Understanding of Processes for handling Nonconforming Hardware.

Responsibilities

Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into thorough work instructions and build plans.
Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment
Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight.
Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.
Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.
Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process.
Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design.
Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process.
Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews.
Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis.
Disposition and support non-conformance repair and rework activities.
Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
Interface with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget.
Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process.

Benefits

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.

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