Tube Shop Supervisor

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! 

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 diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will be responsible for supporting Fluids Systems Components to perform development, qualification and acceptance testing of vehicle flight components and sub-assemblies. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of high pressure fluid systems, cryogenic fluids and data acquisition systems. By leading the day-to-day operations of the Precision Tube Shop, including developing resource plans, training/OJT profiles, assigning tasks, prioritizing work orders and conducting performance reviews you will directly impact the history of space exploration!

Additional responsibilities include:

• Support the qualification effort of flight critical fluid system manufacturing processes including CNC tube bending, precision tube inspection and Hydrostatic pressure testing
• Work with engineering to develop a production readiness state through process standardization and documentation
• Support the development of specialized training/OJT packages as required. Maintain department training matrix to continue workforce development, and retain the critical skills required.
• Ensure area meets strict FOD and 5S requirements
• Ensure area meets all Blue Origin specifications relative to Fluid System Components.
• Assist in the forecasting and developing recovery plans for constraints critical to vehicle delivery schedule.
• Interface with area leadership to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
• Implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
• Review work instructions and provide recommended changes where necessary.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications.
• Develop and implement cost reductions processes and efficiency improvement measures.
• Support the setup new production work areas, including layouts, and equipment setup, etc.

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:

• 15 years of experience in the fabrication, assembly and test of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle fluid systems components, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• 15 years of experience in tube manufacturing processes such as CNC tube bending and orbital tube welding
• Ability to safely work around pressurized systems up to 10,000 PSIG
• Previous Supervisor / Manager experience
• Approachable disposition, broad-minded and open to rapid changing requirements
• Calming demeanor in high pressure situations with tenacity to resolve conflict for permanent problem resolution
• 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:

• Experience with CNC tube bending and orbital tube welding fabrication
• Deep fundamental understanding of Aerospace manufacturing
• Experience with in the field fabrication of pressurized fluid systems
• Knowledge of high pressure, cryogenic, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical power systems.
• Experience with Creo Parametric, Creo View, Windchill, and Jules software applications

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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