Manager - R&D Fabrication Shop (R34676)

Job Expired

Seattle, WA, United States

$118-118k

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

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! 

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will lead a passionate and talented team responsible for the precision fabrication of everything from simple tools to high-complexity 5-axis machined rocket parts in a research and development machine shop. You will work closely with internal customers to provide feedback on manufacturability and schedule. In addition to excellent interpersonal skills, you will be required to convey a deep and thorough understanding of machining, the machine shop environment, and of every facet of manufacturing and part processing. Rapid and competent decision making will be crucial as priorities constantly shift in this fast-paced environment. You’ll also be responsible for satellite manufacturing locations including one space dedicated to supporting engineers and technicians working on their projects themselves with basic machines and hand tools.

The right candidate will demonstrate a passion for taking ownership, driving continuous improvement, applying dynamic problem solving, and demonstrating tactful assertiveness. 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!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage regular operations of the R&D Fabrication Shop, a 14,000 square foot machine shop employing 12 machinists and support staff as well as satellite shop locations
Regularly make quick, high-impact decisions with limited information which may have significant effects on program schedules and budgets
Collect, analyze, and report on a wide varieties of data and performance metrics on a normal cadence
Develop near- and long-term planning and budgets in excess of $3M per year
Initiate and oversee continuous improvement and 5S projects throughout the R&D Shop and satellite locations
Manage hiring and coordinate the onboarding of new employees
Conduct regular performance reviews of all direct-reports as well as keeping tag-ups with all employees on a routine basis
Promote the career growth of all employees and, when necessary, provide corrective or disciplinary action to those employees who require some behavioral adjustment
Clearly communicate expectations in regular team meetings as well as flowing-down high-level company and shop information
Work with tooling vendors and machine suppliers to identify, purchase, and install equipment including large machine tools costing $500k or more
Provide customers with actionable alternative manufacturing solutions, either internal or external, when capacity or capability constraints are present
Engage directly with internal customers on designs and projects and provide Design for Manufacturability (DfM) feedback

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a machinist, manufacturing engineer, or machine shop manager
Management experience preferably in a machine shop or an aerospace environment, with responsibility for safety, hiring, training, and budget
Strong understanding of machine shop fundamentals, processing of complex parts, and multi-axis machining
Thorough knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, per ASME Y14.5
Excellent communication skills
Strong familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and making improvements to machined component design
Excellent computer skills including MS Office products such as Excel, CAD/CAM software, preferably PTC Creo and Mastercam, and web-based applications such as Jira
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.

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ years as a programmer and machinist
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
Familiar with industry standards such AS9100
Experience in coordinating facility modifications and commissioning of new equipment and capabilities
Thorough knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, CNC and manual machining including 5-axis technology, additive manufacturing, welding, grinding, forming, electrical discharge machining (EDM), casting, waterjet cutting, sheet metal forming, etc.
Familiar with post-machining processes such as heat-treatment, brazing, anodizing, precision cleaning, non-destructive testing, and assembly
Background in quality control and inspection
Experience in fast-paced R&D environments as well as taking R&D components from early development into production
Familiar with 5S and lean manufacturing principles

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is

$117,630—$172,524 USD

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

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

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