Blue Origin

We are in search of a Manager of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Tooling Operations who will manage a group of engineers and technicians working with a production team to ensure the smooth operation of production tooling used for launch vehicle manufacturing and testing.. Coordinate tooling issues with GSE design team. Identify gaps in Windchill tooling documentation and coordinate solution. 10+ years’ experience in programming, operation, assembly, commissioning, and maintenance of automated or robotic tooling or equipment. 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.

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<p>Blue Origin is developing the next generation launch and space vehicle manufacturing facility on Florida’s Space Coast at our Orbital Launch Site Manufacturing Complex. We are in search of a Manager of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Tooling Operations who will manage a group of engineers and technicians working with a production team to ensure the smooth operation of production tooling used for launch vehicle manufacturing and testing. The Manager will coordinate the needs of the production floor with a design and engineering team to ensure that any tooling modifications, repair, or maintenance are performed to minimize downtime and impacts to launch vehicle production and operations. The position will interface directly with vehicle production, launch systems, and other test and operational groups. The role requires a strong emphasis on hands-on technical ability with direct involvement in equipment operation, troubleshooting, and active engagement with engineering and maintenance personnel.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<h3>Management of the floor tooling support</h3>
<p>Strong communication skills
Organize and coordinate schedules
Be in tune with on the floor production status and tooling needs
Prioritize work related to tooling deficiencies, concerns, and opportunities
Permanent problem resolution focused</p>
<h3>Design Engineering Support</h3>
<p>Understand and apply design, performance, and fabrication specifications, acceptance test procedures, and maintenance plans for tooling
Coordinate with engineering and production control to ensure operational requirements are accurately captured in work orders
Support maintenance and calibration activities
Support preventative maintenance planning
Fabrication support
Support tool checkout and commissioning both onsite and at vendor locations</p>
<h3>Manage a team of engineers and specialists to</h3>
<p>Act as a liaison to the design team to support emergent tooling needs and modifications to existing tooling
Define tooling requirements
Define tooling con-ops
Participate in design reviews
Review tool use instructions
Create tooling request tickets
Coordinate tooling issues with GSE design team
Participate in Production Readiness Reviews (PRR’s)</p>
<h3>Windchill Support</h3>
<p>Identify gaps in Windchill tooling documentation and coordinate solution
Review and sign off Change Notices (CN’s)</p>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<p>Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
Minimum of a bachelor’s college degree in Business Management or Engineering such as mechanical, aerospace, electrical, structural, industrial, or manufacturing engineering; or other major requiring engineering or manufacturing core courses
10+ years’ experience in programming, operation, assembly, commissioning, and maintenance of automated or robotic tooling or equipment
5+ Years managing teams in a dynamic environment
Proficient with Controls and Automation Software (ex. Siemens TIA Portal)
Ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings
Experience coordinating and prioritizing work
Familiarity manipulating models and reading drawings/schematics
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
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.<br>#J-18808-Ljbffr</p>

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