NDT Manager

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

34d

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 collaborative team of 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 specialists, technicians, engineers and scientists you will lead and manage the OLS Nondestructive Testing Operations group. 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

• BS/BA plus 15 years directly related Nondestructive Evaluation experience is required.
• Current Level III certification (Minimum 1) by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing.
• Experience in the direct supervision/leadership of NDT Operations personnel, working on aerospace development programs or production lines heavily involving a range of inspection methods and techniques, in both leadership and hands-on roles; experience on aerospace production programs and/or test labs a plus
• 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
• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Must be able to set a high hiring bar while evaluating and hiring top talent
• 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
• Work off-shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary
• 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
• Demonstrates understanding and is able to apply continuous improvement terminology/tools: LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma principles/DFSS/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen
• Ability to handle multiple decisions based on workload dispersion, program priorities and management and customer decisions

Nice To Haves

• Formal Leadership and Business training/education
• Experience independently managing personnel, projects, and tasks with limited oversight
• Experienced managing FOD and 5S programs
• Experienced interfacing with all levels of personnel and presenting detailed status and outcomes to senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the OLS Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Floor Operations team.
• Develop resource plans and profiles, authorizing job descriptions, conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, assigning tasks, and conducting performance reviews
• Manage the in-process NDT of development, qualification, and production hardware
• Organizing and work distribution of OLS NDT Operations team ensuring proper coverage in multiple work areas and shifts
• Assure continued training and skills development to attract, develop, and retain great people
• Setup and commission the NDT work centers, including inspection equipment and tooling, etc.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and manage in process testing requirements
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct non conformances by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurrence control
• Forecasting and developing recovery plans for constraints critical to vehicle 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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