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Full-Time

Supervisor

Tube Shop, Second Shift

Posted on 10/28/2024

Blue Origin

Blue Origin

5,001-10,000 employees

Commercial space tourism and suborbital flights

Aerospace

Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Huntsville, AL, USA

Relocation Provided.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Materials & Structures
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • 5 years of experience in the fabrication, assembly and test of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle fluid systems components, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
  • 5 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.
Responsibilities
  • Support the qualification effort of flight critical fluid system manufacturing processes including CNC tube bending, Orbital Tube Welding, 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.

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 a few minutes of weightlessness and enjoy 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 not only provides space tourism but is also developing advanced rocket engines and technologies for potential sales to other aerospace companies and government agencies. The company's goal is to lead in the commercial spaceflight market while expanding into lunar landers and other space exploration technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$221.7M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

33%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful missions like NS-25 and historic flights with figures like Ed Dwight enhance Blue Origin's brand and public appeal.
  • The company's involvement in NASA's Artemis Moon missions and development of the Orbital Reef space station opens up lucrative government contracts and partnerships.
  • Blue Origin's reusable rocket technology reduces costs and increases the frequency of spaceflights, making space tourism more accessible over time.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost of space tourism tickets limits the market to affluent individuals, potentially slowing growth.
  • Intense competition from companies like SpaceX and emerging startups could erode Blue Origin's market share.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin's focus on suborbital space tourism with reusable rockets like New Shepard sets it apart from competitors primarily targeting orbital missions.
  • The company's strong backing by Jeff Bezos provides significant financial stability and credibility in the emerging space tourism market.
  • Blue Origin's development of advanced space technologies, such as the Blue Moon lunar lander and Orbital Reef space station, diversifies its revenue streams beyond just space tourism.

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability