Director, Engine Processing
Blue OriginAbout the role
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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.Description:
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety and operational excellence. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your focused dedication 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.
The Director, Engine Processing role ileads the team responsible for all of the engines and thrusters tested by Blue Origin, at all of our locations. The Director is a leader of a diverse and passionate team of engineers and technicians who maintain, modify, and lead all of our development and production engines and thrusters from their completion on the production line to delivery to our customers.
The Director is a senior leader within the Test Operations organization, setting the vision and long-term strategy for the Engine Processing team. The Director works closely with all Blue Origin business units in ensuring the engines are delivered when needed, in the correct configuration, and to the highest level of quality safely and efficiently. This role involves effectively planning and leading all aspects of capital, overhead and labor budgets, and leading capital improvement projects. Effective communications and long term planning are vital to a successful Director.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and strong dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities:
Lead multiple teams responsible for management, maintenance, and modifications for all engines and thrusters
Establish and maintain processes and systems for optimizing and ensuring quality of all work performed on engines
Collaborate with internal customers to provide engines in required timeline and performing any changes or maintenance work required
Drive the measurement, analysis, reporting, and improvement of each team’s performance
Instill a culture of continuous improvement through finding opportunities, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to increase efficiency and quality
Own all critical metrics associated with engine processing, including continually improving performance
Define, lead, and monitor budget and schedule for team operation and engine deliveries
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