Full-Time

Manager Development Machine Shop

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Blue Origin

Blue Origin

10,001+ employees

Offers suborbital space tourism experiences

Aerospace
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$117.6k - $164.7kAnnually

+ Discretionary Bonus

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Materials & Structures
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
GD&T
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5+ years in a direct supervision/leadership position, working on aerospace development programs or production facilities.
  • Minimum of 10+ years in the precision machining field.
  • Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
  • Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
  • Outside processing knowledge (heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.).
  • 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.
  • Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
  • Must be able to set a high hiring bar while evaluating and hiring top talent.
  • 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.
  • A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
  • Work off-shift, extended hours, overtime, and weekends if/when necessary.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the Machine shop, including developing resource plans and profiles, authorizing job descriptions, conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, assigning tasks, and conducting performance reviews.
  • Hands on experience in training & development of critical machining processes, supporting aerospace, commercial aircraft, or any specialized fabrication of close tolerance production hardware.
  • Setup new production work areas, including layouts, tooling, and equipment setup, etc.
  • Direct hands-on experience various products utilizing, multiple-axis machining, turning and or grinding centers.
  • Interface with area leadership to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
  • Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications.
  • Develop and implement cost reduction processes and efficiency improvement measures.
  • Implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
  • Work with engineering to document and standardize production processes.
  • Collaborate with engineering to develop production ready manufacturing approach.
  • Review work instructions and provide recommended changes where necessary.
  • Assure continued training and skills development to attract, develop, and retain great people.
  • Assist with transition from development to production by working alongside engineering to successfully transition the product.
  • Forecasting and developing recovery plans for constraints critical to vehicle delivery schedule.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
  • Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision.

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience several minutes of weightlessness and stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin is also developing advanced rocket engines and exploring opportunities in lunar landers, which could diversify its offerings and revenue streams. The company's goal is to lead in commercial space travel while contributing to advancements in aerospace technology.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$112.9M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Nimbus enhances sustainable power solutions for space missions.
  • Collaboration with AST SpaceMobile expands Blue Origin's role in satellite launches.
  • Lunar lander development with NASA's Artemis program opens new exploration opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Delays in New Glenn rocket development could impact market credibility.
  • Competition from Stoke Space challenges Blue Origin's reusable rocket market position.
  • Housing affordability in Seattle may affect talent retention and operational growth.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin's reusable New Shepard rocket offers unique suborbital space tourism experiences.
  • The company develops advanced rocket engines with precise control and deep throttling capabilities.
  • Blue Origin's 'Blue Ring' provides innovative in-space cloud computing and data relay services.

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability