Component Test Manager - First Shift

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 passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for managing the Component Testing team at our new, state of the art manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama. This Manager will lead a group of team leads and technicians in day-to-day execution of critical engine component manufacturing and testing, consisting of hydrostatic pressure testing and environmental acceptance testing. This position will be responsible for Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule, and Morale for the Component Testing team. This is a hands-on position that requires versatile leadership, effective communication, and strong project management skills. In this hands-on leadership role, you will have an impact on all aspects of producing high quality rocket engine components; enabling first article success and on time delivery. The permanent location of this position is Huntsville, Alabama. This position will directly impact 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! Responsibilities: Oversee the day to day operations of the Component Testing team and associated equipment Recruit and develop the Huntsville Component Testing team Provide mentoring, training and skills development for team members Promote and inspire teamwork and employee morale Promote and ensure workplace safety Develop and monitor department metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule, OEE) Perform critical administrative activities including recruiting, performance reviews, coaching, resource planning and budget management Maintain department schedules to ensure internal delivery targets are met Collaborate with team members to address capacity and scheduling conflicts Drive process improvements to reduce setup times, processing times and machining times Establish, maintain and improve workplace 5S and FOD controls Provide status updates on hardware deliveries at daily schedule meeting Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated Qualifications: B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related engineering field. 5 years of previous operations/manufacturing management experience 5 years of experience in aerospace or a closely related industry, such as launch vehicles, rocket engines, aircraft engines, aircraft, helicopters, or automotive Experience with setup and operation of Pressurized Test Equipment, or similar systems Excellent communication skills with a strong customer focus Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement Proficiency in business/office computing software Familiarity with nonconformance systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems and MRP systems Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum Desired: Previous experience with recruiting and training a new workforce Previous experience in a production start-up environment Demonstrated experience in planning, forecasting and capital equipment procurement and/or upgrades Experience in Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Knowledge of metrology Knowledge of non-destructive inspection techniques Demonstrated experience working with teams of diverse skill levels Don’t meet every single requirement? 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every 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. 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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. 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. Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays Discretionary bonus programs Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.