Title: Director of Shared Services - Engines

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R63260

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.

You will join a skilled team responsible for rocket engine production serving customers. Reporting directly to the Engines Vice President, you will oversee a collaborative production services group.

This position leads Managers and Shift Leaders, whose teams drive successful execution of component cleaning, test, and engine tube fabrication. This hands-on, influential role calls for outstanding leadership, strong communication, careful judgment, ability to drive success simultaneously in process areas, knowledge of mid-rate production, and solid project management expertise. This job will play a vital role in space exploration history and demands your dedication and meticulous focus on safe, repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their leadership skills, technical expertise, and commitment to safety and quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Champion safety always and first-time quality across all functions while growing and developing your team at all levels.
• Collaborate with Program partners to improve design through DFx initiatives reducing cost, cycle time, and lead time.
• Direct initiatives and strategies that deliver cost effective, high quality parts back to customers within required lead times.
• Improve production efficiency by optimizing factory flow, increasing throughput, enhancing first pass yield, output, learning curve, and supplier delivery.
• Disseminate key operational takeaways and standard processes to drive improvement within Blue Operations.
• Evaluate processes at micro and macro levels, then implement impactful improvements for safety, quality, reduced costs, and faster deliveries.
• Oversee the development and implementation of data driven systems with a lean approach with a focus on delivering results.
• Contribute critical thinking to long-term strategy for Engines & Test Operations – then drive execution on said strategy.
• Apply Blue Origin’s Leadership Principles to develop a trusting, learning culture of leaders through continuous feedback, coaching and robust development opportunities. Encourage a "One Team Attitude".

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years’ experience in aerospace or a closely related industry, such as launch vehicles, aircraft, helicopters, excavation/heavy hauling, mining, energy, or shipbuilding.
• Experience managing customer relations and expectations.
• Proven ability in project coordination, budget oversight, and guiding teams.
• Experience leading and managing small- to medium-sized teams on fast-paced projects.
• Technical expertise in managing medium rate production activities.
• Experience in process definition, development, deployment, and improvement.
• Strong quality outlook with special attention to safety and critically important quality aspects as well as application of root cause analysis tools.
• Strong personnel management and mentoring skills.
• Strong safety approach and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting critical operations.

Desired:

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Toyota Production System. Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• 15+ years manufacturing experience in aerospace such as launch vehicles, aircraft and helicopters.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, operation, or business is a plus.
• Experience in multiple manufacturing processes and technologies to include metal machining, composites, aero structures, welding, and harness fabrication.
• Familiarity with Test Engineering processes – including hydro-proofing, shock & vibe testing, and more.
• Experience managing facility level capital improvements.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution System and Product Lifecycle Manufacturing systems a plus.

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.

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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.

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