Senior Configurator - New Glenn

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth’s orbit and beyond. Engineered with a reusable first stage and a seven-meter payload fairing, New Glenn is building the road to space.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will facilitate configuration development and integration of New Glenn Stage 1. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the design throughout the product lifecycle. Your passion for space means you’re committed to the vital quality and attention to detail required to support human space flight. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

In this role you will integrate between sub-systems and modules to define the best design solutions for New Glenn Stage 1. You will manage the integrated design solution across the vehicle structural, mechanical, fluids and electrical subsystems. You will also support development of system requirements, requirement flow down, and verification planning. You will lead multi-functional trades and impact studies. You will be responsible for coordinating and presenting designs changes between affected sub-systems. You will assist in configuration management and in Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s). You will create and manage interface definitions between subsystems with appropriate model interface definition and interface control documents (ICDs).

To be successful in this role, you will need to facilitate and resolve integration and development issues between engineering teams. You must be able to ensure that the configuration supports major design reviews and integration milestones. You will maintain and report on development activity, schedule, budget, and technical issues. You will need to coordinate with manufacturing and tooling team to assess Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) of an integrated first stage. You will provide technical assistance to integration and testing activities. You will generate high-level assembly level drawings and oversee the design of hardware. You will create stage level assembly tolerance stackups and tolerance allocations. And you will verify that interfaces meet applicable Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing allocations and interface control models. You must ensure the team adheres to configuration management best practices as well as Blue Origin configuration management standards. 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:

• This role is responsible for the configuration of GS1 eBOMs from design to production focusing on BOM integrity from a supply chain and manufacturability perspective
• Create, maintain, and manage product configuration rulesets and Master BOMs
• Create and maintain standard processes for inputs and changes within Windchill
• Where appropriate, minimize the number of parts used in a BOM
• Ensure a smooth transition of BOM from design to manufacturing
• Coordinate with and support individual stakeholders (i.e. Engineering, Procurement, Production, Operations, Materials Planning, and Finance) to provide and submit the detailed product information required for use in both Arena and NetSuite systems
• Define, support, and provide training to staff for document control and configuration management including drawings, prints, schematics, work instructions, data packages, and data capture in ERP / MRP systems
• Prioritize based on production and program schedules, maintaining a minimum turnaround time.
• Ensure the right parts are used and we are not missing key information such as revisions, sourcing information, disposition, etc.
• As a System Design Configurator, you will help refine PLM processes and grow the capabilities of current systems, driving continuous improvement
• Evaluate data and make suggestions or improvements to our existing processes
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in engineering and at least 5-years of experience in the development and packaging of large structural support equipment used in oil/gas, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
• Demonstrated configuration control experience on recently developed large support equipment used in oil/gas, aircraft, or launch vehicles from early trade studies through final design, and into manufacturing and test
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and experience working in a highly integrated cross-functional team environment
• Good judgment and flexibility, and oriented on achieving results
• Strong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software and visualization tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling and planning principles and tools
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree in engineering and at least 8 years of experience or M.S. degree in engineering and at least 6-years of experience
• Strong GD&T skills and experience with large tolerance stack-up analysis
• Experience using PTC Creo and Windchill
• Participated in a recognized configuration management training (CMII)

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $125,480.25-$175,672.35;WA applicants is $136,467.00-$191,053.80

Other site ranges may differ

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.

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