New Glenn Second Stage Operations Manager

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, covering Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. 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, and schedulers. You will have ultimate and full responsibility for guiding your crew with the assembly and test of the GS2 Upper Stage Vehicle. The team values resilience, agility, commitment to overcoming obstacles, reliability, professionalism, growth, ingenuity, collaboration, tenacity, and diligence. 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, are experienced and skilled in relevant technologies and methodologies, continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit your contributions, we encourage you to apply.

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 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

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Management, Business, etc.) or equivalent directly related years of professional experience
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 Final Integration 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

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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
up to 14 company-paid holidays
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.