Manufacturing Planner II- Thrust Chamber Assembly

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 of professionals, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and documenting manufacturing processes, inspections, schedules, and tooling. You will share in the team’s impact on translating engineering intent and drawings into detailed manufacturing work instructions in support of preparing hardware for test, qualification, and flight. Through constant monitoring of the manufacturing process, you will identify where modifications to the work instructions (or other documents) are required to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of design, assembly, testing, and process improvement. 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: 5 years of proven resourcefulness and execution within sophisticated, constantly evolving manufacturing environments Ability to plan, prepare, and document rocket engine manufacturing processes Coordinate the build sequence and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process Identify where modifications to the work instructions (or other documents) are required to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules Organize corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities for the team and help drive these to closure Willingness to review and implement Blue Origin processes, procedures, and specifications Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware is manufactured, inspected, packaged, and delivered accurately, on time, and on budget Ability to manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process Strong self-direction for prioritizing and scheduling work activity in support of the team Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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: Willingness to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the product lifecycle Experience with work instruction documentation and BOM structures Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes (welding, machining, etc) A.S. degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience Experience in both development and production environments ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here. 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 11 holidays