Manufacturing Planner II – GS1 Structures (D-Shift)

Application close date:

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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers and specialists, Manufacturing Planners will be responsible for developing and supporting New Glenn’s Subassembly Manufacturing. You will provide shipside support on the manufacturing floor to subassembly, structures, and/or engine preparation across the New Glenn vehicle, with both expendable and reusable materials. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will be responsible in identifying, developing, and deploying methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequences and schedules.  You will support the authoring and redlining of work orders, management of non-conformances, and provide continuous improvement of work orders through close-out reviews and updating of templates.

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!

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or graduated from a trade school in a technical field or related discipline and 1+ years related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Broad experience in hardware manufacturing: assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, fabrication, machining, etc.
• Solid understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes and procedures, including planning systems
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Experience in Aerospace or industrial manufacturing depending on Grade level (should scale as Assembly Mechanic experience)
• 1+ years of experience developing detailed plans and schedules
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100
• General proficiency with CAD.
• General proficiency with GDT
• Extremely customer-focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances
• Must be able to support 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Shift (as defined by position needs)

Must be physically able to:

• Support production floor activities
• Climb stairs and work in small areas
• Lift and carry 40 lbs

Desired:

• Approachable disposition, broad-mindedness, and openness to rapidly changing requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
• Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight.
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.

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.

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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.