Sub Assembly Supervisor

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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for managing and leading a team of Integration Engineers dedicated to building, assembling, and integrating major subassemblies for launch vehicles. From a technical aspect, you and your team will be responsible for the translation of engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into operational steps and processes to produce fully functional hardware.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Manage personnel including coaching, monitoring labor hours and overtime.
• Prioritize support needs across multiple work centers.
• Work hands-on with the team to produce production and development hardware.
• Partner with manager and shift counterparts to manage throughput and support production milestones.
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement.
• Promoting and inspiring teamwork and good employee morale.
• Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, support development tests and contribute to process development.
• Providing status updates on hardware deliveries at daily schedule meeting.
• Develop training and ensuring team members' training records are accurate.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards in accordance with released engineering.
• Maintain stock of consumable items.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated.
• Ensure proper 5S and FOD controls are in place and adhered to.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in aerospace or related field.
• 2+ years' experience leading a team of direct reports.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with at least one of the following: structural assembly, valve assembly, tube bending or orbital tube welding.
• Ability to use standard tools and basic fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of drawing and work order review, familiarity with inventory and issue tracking systems.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and remove roadblocks.
• Ability to document and maintain accurate records.
• Lean manufacturing training and experience
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
• Must be physically able to:
  • Climb ladders and stairs.
  • Lift and carry 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Project management experience
• Experience troubleshooting aerospace or military hardware.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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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