Shift Leader - Cable Harness Shop | A shift

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’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. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, you will oversee the fabrication, assemble, and testing of wire harness hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets are made and operated.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years in a direct manufacturing position, working on aerospace development programs or production lines heavily involving a range of manufacturing methods and techniques, in both leadership and hands-on roles.
Experience leading teams on rate-driven aerospace production programs.
Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
Experience spearheading urgent production initiatives with multi-functional teams through the design, workorder creation, kitting and fabrication cycle.
Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
Has worked with any of the following: IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-DTL-22520, NASA-STD-8739, J-STD-001, and/or ANSI/ESD S20.20

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED
Broad/deep knowledge in cable harness manufacturing
Knowledge to operate test equipment (Hi-Pot tester, Kelvin setup tester, sweep generators, multi-meters, torque meters, etc.)
Able to correctly lift 50 pounds, not color blind, 20/20 vision or corrected to 20/20
Basic math skills to read and use various dimensional measurement tools (tape measure, calipers, etc.)
Experienced in handling aerospace components
Experienced in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Responsible for the fabrication and repair activities of various cable harnesses, including but not limited to signal cables, RF cables, fiber optic cables, high data rate cables, power cables, potting processes, etc.
Ensure test systems are setup per Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and Qualification Test Procedures (QTPs)
Assist in resolving operational issues found during process testing including but not limited to Hi-Pot, Kelvin setup, bandwidth/throughput, RF/VSWR, tensile and automated test equipment testing
Perform second party verifications and hardware inspections to engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures
Assist in the forecasting and developing recovery plans for constraints critical to vehicle delivery schedule
Optimize throughput by harmonizing raw material processing with production-cell capacity, test departments, and out-processing.
Work off-shift, shift work, extended hours overtime, and on weekends if/when necessary
Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision
Review work instructions and provide recommended changes where necessary
Assist manufacturing engineer write processes and procedures for associated equipment
Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications
Assist with transition from development to production, including qualification schedules and first articles
Implement corrective action plans to drive long-term quality improvements.
Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency
Develop and implement cost reductions processes and efficiency improvement measures
Implement and refine new manufacturing processes
Work with engineering to document and standardize production processes
Lead action-oriented tier meetings to ensure drive continuous results across production, quality, safety and personnel axes.
Setup new Wire Cable Harness production work areas, including layouts, tooling and equipment setup, etc.
Mentor technicians to improve skills; coach production leads in the execution of tactical production strategies.
Develop resource plans, training/OJT profiles, authorizing job descriptions, conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, assigning tasks, and conducting performance reviews
Ensure new hires receive required online and classroom trainings and the team remain compliant in their training records

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
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.