Technical Manager - Manufacturing Engineering (R36983)

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!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

 

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for managing and leading a team of Manufacturing Engineers dedicated to building, assembling, and integrating major subassemblies for the In-Space Systems division. 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. This is inclusive of shipside build support, translation of engineering definition into work instructions, and process development/qualification. You will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules. As an integral member of the team, you will lead DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test and accelerate the pace of product development. As the Team Leader, you will be responsible for working closely with your team to develop goals and career paths, and manage roles, responsibilities, and accountability for each team member. In addition, this role is accountable for the planning, implementing, and monitoring of programs from beginning to end, according to achievements and budgets. The position is the point-of-contact between elements of Manufacturing, Procurement, Test, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management. It ensures cost and schedule conformance on assigned programs by coordinating the procurement, build, and test of complex products.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 20-25% of the time
• Shifts available:
  • First Shift 
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Enable the success of a team comprised of hard-working Manufacturing Engineers, providing mentoring, guidance, and support to all direct reports.
• Perform capacity analysis, evaluate staffing requirements, and hire strong candidates to build a team consistent with our leadership principles.
• Apply robust, consistent, and reliable engineering fundamentals and processes to ensure the highest quality of manufacturing engineering.
• Review and understand companywide processes and command media to ensure proper compliance.
• Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight.
• Drive research and development hardware into a repeatable production product
• Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.
• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment.
• Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process
• Perform engineering drawing review and drive manufacturability into designs.
• Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis.
• Define and support repair and rework activities.
• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with external and internal suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget.
• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
• Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process.
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process.
• Ensure all Program Requirements are being met from a fabrication/assembly, procurement, and facilities standpoint.
• Responsible for developing the operations plan for operations, tooling, facilities, equipment (capital) and procurement. Responsible for keeping this plan current.
• Partner with supporting functional organizations (e.g., Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Enterprise Program Management Office) to assure continuous interfaces, smooth operations, and reconciliation of process stan