Operations Manager Structural Component Fabrication

Blue Origin

Merritt Island (FL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Paid Time Off

Company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee Structural Fabrication shops and transitions from development to production. You will guide staffing, setup, and process improvements for aerospace hardware.

Expect leadership of cross-functional teams, deep knowledge of metal forming, machining, and outside processing, and a commitment to safety and quality in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 15+ years in a direct supervision/leadership position on aerospace development programs or production facilities.
Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, work instructions, and test procedures.
Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
Outside processing knowledge (metal forming, heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.).
Ability to work with a strong work ethic and detail orientation in a fast-paced, dynamic team.
Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.
Ability to hire and evaluate top talent.
Strong verbal and written communication, customer focus.
Ability to collaborate across large geographic distances.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on optimization.
Willingness to work off-shift, overtime, and weekends when needed.
Curiosity to understand the business details and optimization opportunities.
Strong organizational and analytical skills to drive complex projects.

Responsibilities

Manage the Structural Fabrication shops, including developing resource plans and profiles, authorizing job descriptions, conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, assigning tasks, and conducting performance reviews.
Hands-on training and development of metal forming and machining processes for aerospace or related fabrication of close tolerance production hardware.
Set up new production work areas with layouts, tooling, and equipment.
Direct hands-on experience with multi-axis machining, turning, or grinding centers.
Prioritize work with area leadership based on production schedules and goals.
Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specs.
Develop and implement cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
Implement and refine new manufacturing processes and document production procedures.
Collaborate with engineering to produce production-ready manufacturing approaches.
Review work instructions and suggest changes.
Provide ongoing training and skills development to attract and retain talent.
Assist with transition from development to production with engineering.
Forecast and develop recovery plans for constraints affecting vehicle delivery.
Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for safety and efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Engineering drawings interpretation

GD&T reading

Outside processing knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Flexible/hard work

Project management

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Application close date:

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

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 will process and program large and small structural components supporting assembly, of flight 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. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, enjoy occasional travel, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities:

Manage the Structural Fabrication shops, including developing resource plans and profiles, authorizing job descriptions, conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, assigning tasks, and conducting performance reviews.
Hands on experience in training & development of critical metal forming and machining processes, supporting aerospace, commercial aircraft, or any specialized fabrication of close tolerance production hardware.
Setup new production work areas, including layouts, tooling, and equipment setup, etc.
Direct hands-on experience various products utilizing, multiple-axis machining, turning and or grinding centers.
Interface with area leadership to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications.
Develop and implement cost reduction processes and efficiency improvement measures.
Implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
Work with engineering to document and standardize production processes.
Collaborate with engineering to develop production ready manufacturing approach.
Review work instructions and provide recommended changes where necessary.
Assure continued training and skills development to attract, develop, and retain great people.
Assist with transition from development to production by working alongside engineering to successfully transition the product.
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.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 15+ years in a direct supervision/leadership position, working on aerospace development programs or production facilities.
Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
Outside processing knowledge (Metal forming, heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.)
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
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 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

Desired:

Experience machining aluminum, nickel-based alloys, stainless steel alloys, copper, & titanium
Tooling and fixture design
Knowledge CAD/CAM tools
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
Knowledge and understanding of CMM programming/operation
Outside processing knowledge (heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.)
Ability to work cooperatively with teams of varying skill levels
Experience machining tight tolerance, high value components

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights", please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.