Blue Origin

We are in search of a Manager of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Tooling Operations who will manage a group or engineers and technicians working with a production team to ensure the smooth operation of production tooling used for launch vehicle manufacturing and testing.. 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.. Createconcepts for presentation purposes utilizing PTC Creo, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, and hand sketch. Experience with CAD modeling and drawings in PTC Creo. 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.

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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!We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. The position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.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 or 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 preformed 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 strong emphasis with hands-on technical ability with direct involvement on equipment operation, trouble-shooting, and active engagement with engineering and maintenance personnel.We are looking for someone to apply their management skill, technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!Responsibilities:Management of the floor tooling support:<ul><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Organize and coordinate schedules</li><li>Be in tune with on the floor production status and toolingneeds</li><li>Prioritize work related to tooling deficiencies, concerns, andopportunities</li><li>Permanent problem resolution focused</li></ul>DesignEngineering Support:<ul><li>Understand and apply design, performance, and fabrication specifications, acceptance test procedures, and maintenance plans fortooling</li><li>Coordinate with engineering and production control to ensure operational requirements are accurately captured in work orders</li><li>Supportmaintenance and calibrationactivities</li><li>Supportpreventative maintenanceplanning</li><li>Fabricationsupport</li><li>Support tool checkout and commissioning both onsite and atvendor locations</li></ul>Manage a team of engineers and specialists to:<ul><li>Act as liaison to design team to support emergent tooling needs and modifications to existingtooling</li><li>Define tooling requirements</li><li>Define tooling con-ops</li><li>Participate in designreviews</li><li>Review tool use instructions</li><li>Createtooling requesttickets</li><li>Coordinate tooling issues with GSE designteam</li><li>Participate in ProductionReadiness Reviews (PRR's)</li></ul>Windchill Support:<ul><li>Identify gaps in Windchill tooling documentation and coordinate solution</li><li>Reviewand sign off Change Notices (CN's)</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!</li><li>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</li><li>10+ years' experience with mechanical systems (mechanisms, power transmission components, hydraulics, fluids systems, etc.), electrical systems/components, control systems, support frames/structures, and/or lifting fixtures.</li><li>5+ Years managing teams in a dynamic environment</li><li>Experience coordinating and prioritizing work</li><li>Familiarity manipulating models and reading drawings/schematics</li><li>Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion</li><li>A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.</li><li>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.</li></ul>Desired:<ul><li>Openand navigate model and drawings in PTC Creo</li><li>interpretdrawings</li><li>Createconcepts for presentation purposes utilizing PTC Creo, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, and hand sketch</li><li>Experience with CAD modeling and drawings in PTC Creo</li><li>Experience with revision control and data configuration in Windchill</li><li>Experience authoring and executing maintenance work orders</li><li>Experience working on aerospace development programs, production lines, or field operations in both design and hands-on roles</li><li>Experience on commercial development programs a plus</li><li>Extremely customer focused with strong communication skills</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances</li><li>Hands on fabrication, assembly, or maintenance experience</li></ul>Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon'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 RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue 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.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

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