Supervisor Engine Prep C Shift

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, 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 the supervisor of a hardworking and accomplished team of test technicians, you will set technical direction, build team members to support current and future program needs, be responsible for employee life cycle including hiring, performance management, training and providing tools for career development.

You will help to improve technical processes, best practices, and tool development around focused areas of launch vehicle test planning, execution, and hardware development cycles.

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!

This is C Shift position (Thursday -Sunday-5AM-5 : 00 PM). Ability to work flexible shifts and OT is required.

Responsibilities :

Supervise Engine Prep technicians in day-to-day operations

Conduct performance reviews

Support recruiting efforts (conducting technical screens / participating in panel interviews)

Responsible for establishing workstation assignments, employee training, overtime assignments and back-up for absent employees

Maintain and communicate work center schedule status to ensure meeting customer expectations

Provide first level escalation support to employees regarding HR issues (employee relations, worker's compensation, disciplinary actions, timecards, PTO requests)

Identifying Continuous Improvement opportunities and implementing change to improve process, reduce cycle and setup times

Maintain all work center programs. These programs include 5S, Lean, Cleaningand Safety

Ensure all team members follow work instructions, quality requirements and processes

Ensure accurate technician staff data recording - namely clock-in / clock-out activities

Provide continued training and skills development for team members, and mentor early career team members

Ensure start-up readiness for production

Safely work within an industrial environment

Qualifications :

This is C Shift position (Thursday -Sunday-5AM-5 : 00 PM). Ability to work flexible shifts and OT is required.

4+ years of management experience

7+ years' experience in aerospace manufacturing operations, specifically in an engines / propulsion-related capacity

Root cause and corrective action analysis experience

Understand the department KPI's metrics to improve performance

Strong communication skills with a heavy customer focus

Must have a continuous improvement mindset

Clear understanding of production versus development environments

Fluent in use of precision hand tools

Familiar with use of personal computers

Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.

S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired

This is C Shift position (Thursday -Sunday-5AM-5 : 00 PM). Ability to work flexible shifts and OT is required.

Strong experience with aerospace engine preparation, checkouts, and integration

5S, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen experience

Knowledge of installation and assembly tolerances

Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.

At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.

S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include : 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.

Discretionary bonus : Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.

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