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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.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your 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 to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team, you will oversee and supervise the men and women who fabricate, manufacture, and integrate new engine and component test facilities as well as executing capital upgrades to existing engine and component test facilities. By leading this highly skilled team of technicians, this position will directly influence the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. 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!

Van Horn Specific information:

Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to relocate to Van Horn, TX.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Shifts available: 5/2 M-F
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with Ground System Development engineering to execute the daily schedule based on the two-week forecast and construction schedules.
• Lead the pre-shift briefings, align skillsets and experience to complete daily tasks.
• Re-schedule or plan for recovery of items not completed in the daily assignment.
• Delegate the daily tasks to technicians given their experience and technical levels.
• Ensure team is properly staffed for daily operations.
• Perform beginning, middle, and end of shift stand walk-downs and worksite check-ins.
• Provide technical input to technicians as needed.
• Administrative duties will include approval of timecards, tracking of time, and personnel scheduling.
• Complete performance reviews of technicians and lead interviews to build and supplement the immediate team.
• Track and execute continued training plans and skills development for team members.
• Lead efforts to maximize fabrication and integration efficiency for new and existing test facilities.
• Oversee external contractors performing work on the facilities to ensure work is safely and properly executed to internal/external standards.
• Provide manufacturing and integration feedback to engineering to ensure systems designed are manufacturable and maintainable. Ensure engineering instructions are correct and complete for safe operation for technicians performing the work
• Safely work around cryogens, hazardous chemicals, and high-pressure systems.
• Oversee technicians provide the proper guidance to ensure safe operations at the facility.
• Monitor team purchases for budget management for the team’s purchased items.
• Maintain the highest standards and work practices for all work being performed

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace, oil and gas, or other related industries working hazardous, pressurized systems.
• 2+ years in a supervisory, managerial, or lead role
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work directly with technicians.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to the team’s culture
• Experience in fabrication, assembly, changes, and/or maintenance of safety critical pressurized systems.
• Ability to closely follow P&ID drawings and provide feedback on component layout for manufacturing and maintenance operations.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace, oil and gas, or other related industries working hazardous, pressure systems.

• 5+ years in a supervisory, managerial, or lead role

• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills

• Broad scheduling and planning skillset.

• Excellent communication skills

• Proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight.

• Two-year technical or AS degree.

• A continuous improvement mindset with ability to recommend solutions to help develop effective maintenance, integration and testing procedures.

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants 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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.