Manager - Manufacturing & Tooling Development

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Skills, Business Strategy, CDL Driver's License, Calendar Management, Capacity Management, Capital Equipment, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Disability Accommodations, Engineering, Facilities Management, Facilities Planning, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Leadership, Legal, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing Technology, Material Moving, Medical Records, Mentoring, Military, Onboarding, Operational Communications, Operations Planning, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Procurement Planning, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Production Systems, Production Volume, Program Planning, Project Development, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Management, Road Tests, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Testing, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Variance Analysis, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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 passionate and growing team of experts, you will be accountable as the technical leader for architecting, planning, and developing tooling and production systems capable of scaling Blue Origin Operations in a cost effective and efficient manner. You will act as the single threaded leader between cross-functional organizations, to include Manufacturing, Procurement, Test, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management to ensure alignment and overall strategy of the Advanced Manufacturing Organization. You will do so by ensuring cost and schedule conformance for prescribed production systems, tooling concepts, and novel build process development. Blue Origin is looking for someone to apply their expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

Own the strategic planning for tooling and production efforts to deliver fully integrated and vetted solutions.
Ensure all Production requirements are being met from fabrication/assembly, procurement, and facilities planning efforts.
Responsible for developing the plan for operations, tooling, facilities, equipment (capital). Responsible for keeping this plan current and coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders.
Ensure integration of all tooling and process development schedules including in-house development and external vendor studies & designs.
Ensure the consistent application and proper communication with production operations of requirements to support tooling needs, including schedule, capacity planning, equipment, facilities and infrastructure.
Perform and lead others in the development of specific project/program plans, managing risks, tracking, reporting on status, and resolving blocking issues.
Work independently towardlong-range objectives without appreciable direction and determine the technical objectives of assignments to develop approaches to solutions.
Develop and implement tooling, facilities, process and systems roadmaps working with internal and external customers to understand how the overall system integrates to meet current and future company needs.
Oversee capital and R&D budgets with the responsibility to analyze, manage and report on budget performance and variance analysis.
Work with Program, Engineering & Operations stakeholders to identify opportunities for vertical integration, automation, new process introduction, and general cost reduction opportunities.
Build and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team from the ground up, defining a scalable organizational structure and fostering a culture of ownership and technical excellence.
Oversee the strategic evaluation and focused development of novel manufacturing technologies, ensuring new capabilities align with and support the long-range production system roadmap.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in a leadership role with significant technical program management responsibility; strong track record of delivering results and creating a positive, high performing culture.
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent and 6+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams, either in an official management capacity or as an informal technical leader.
Strong track record of managing the technical execution and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
Experience creating a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on technical excellence and successful project outcomes
Experience supporting programs/projects thru the product development lifecycle.
Deep experience in and understanding of complex manufacturing and production systems.
Demonstrated exceptional business acumen, while being comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Project & program management experience throughout the manufacturing and tooling environment.
Highly effective and professional verbal and written communication skills with internal and external teams.

Desired:

Experience managing dynamic (e.g., growing, evolving) organizations, including planning, budget, schedule, quality, deliverables, reporting, staff, facilities, and interfaces.
Technical or project management expertise that has contributed to the success of Tier 1 milestones.
Experience managing high-mix, low-volume production activities.
Experience transitioning manufacturing capabilities from development/acquisition to production.
Knowledge of fabrication processes, integration processes, systems engineering best practices, test, quality and configuration management systems.
Experience managing facility level capital improvements and upgrades.

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $140,316.00 - $196,442.40

Other site ranges may differ

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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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. 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of 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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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Blue Origin LLC

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