Supervisor - Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly

Blue Origin LLC • Seattle, WA • 1d 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 small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you shouldhave an excellent technical understanding of complex assemblies and production environments building human-rated vehicles. This role will involve the management of technicians and specialists on the production floor specializing in sub-orbital human and payload launch vehicles supporting the New Shepard program.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and steer the collective efforts of Crew Capsule integration and production technicians.
Enforce area standards and operational rules (includes annual reviews, regular mentoring, and disciplinary action).
Interface with area leadership from around the factory and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
Schedule risk identification and mitigation.
Coordinate support organization efforts to minimize production interruptions.
Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement.
Establish and analyze area metrics for trend extrapolation to drive the following:
Personnel training and development.
Development and implementation of efficiency improvement projects.
Optimization of product flow through the factory.
Root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans.
Identification and elimination of defects within the area value stream.
Reduction of downtime for product and personnel.
Lead efforts to transition product from engineering development to full-rate production.
Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability, and provide constructive feedback to the engineering/design community.
Participate in and lead daily production standup meetings as well as facilitate seamless transition between shifts.
Qualifications:
5 years experience in aerospace vehicle manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 3 years in a leadership position leading a team of 15+ people.
Lean manufacturing training and experience.
Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving total cost equation.
Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, and efficiency methods required.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret controlled documentation and processes such as mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
Must be able to set a high hiring bar while evaluating and hiring top talent.
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
Experience with composite fabrication, structure assembly, and/or avionic systems integration.
Experience preferred in a fast-paced production environment with flight-quality hardware.
Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environments.
Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP), and related programs.
A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it.
Exceptional organizational and

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