Subassembly Supervisor - D Shift (Weekend Night Shift)

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

68d

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 small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you should have an excellent technical understanding of complex assemblies and production environments preferably in propulsion environments. This role will involve the management of technicians on the production floor in the area of Rocket Engine assemblies, which includes skill sets ranging from failure analysis, Lean manufacturing, project management to tight tolerance stack up analysis to final mechanical assembly. Overseeing day to day tasks of technicians as well as scheduling, mentoring, and cross functional team engagement. 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

• Associate's degree or 5 years experience in turbomachinery and rotatory assemblies manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership position leading a team of 15+ people.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Lean manufacturing training and experience.
• Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving total cost equation.
• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods required.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret controlled documentation and processes such as: mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures / work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
• Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment with flight quality hardware.
• Six Sigma Certification.
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment.
• Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs.
• Ability to distinguish colors is required.
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and steer the collective efforts of all engine assembly production technicians.
• Enforce area standards and operational rules (includes annual reviews, regular mentoring and disciplinary action).
• Interface with area leadership from around the factory and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
• Schedule risk identification and mitigation.
• Coordinate support organization efforts to minimize production interruptions.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Disposition non-conforming hardware to efficiently return them to conforming state and normal product flow.
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement.
• Establish and analyze area metrics for trend extrapolation to drive personnel training and development.
• Development and implementation of efficiency improvement projects.
• Optimization of product flow through the factory.
• Root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans.
• Identification and elimination of defects within the area value stream.
• Reduction of downtime for product and personnel.
• Lead efforts to transition product from engineering development to full rate production.
• Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability, provide constructive feedback to engineering/design community.

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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees