Manufacturing Planner - Test Operations

Blue Origin Manufacturing Planner Position

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

You will be responsible for developing and supporting rocket engine testing processes. As a Manufacturing Planner, you will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules. You will interpret and modify work instructions and routings to convey procedures to technicians and trigger material planning.

Van Horn Specific information:

Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee's additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will oversee and supervise the people who maintain, repair, and operate a west Texas Test Site for our various launch vehicle systems. By leading a team of mechanical and instrumentation technicians at the Giant Engine Experiment (GEEx) test stand, this position will directly influence the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable rocket engine testing.

Position Specific Details:

• 1st Shift Position (8 days on, 6 days off rotation)
• Must be willing to work extended hours.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into thorough work instructions and build plans.
• Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight.
• Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process.
• Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design.
• Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process.
• Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis.
• Disposition and support non-conformance repair and rework activities.
• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
• Interface with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget.
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process.
• Review changes in build configurations and prepare hardware for any discrepancies in engine builds.
• Ensure test team always has hardware on hand for any emergent maintenance items.
• Coordinate with Material Planners to ensure that Material Resource Planning (MRP) is accurate for engine programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of an associate degree or graduated a trade school in a technical field or related discipline, and 1 or more years' of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Broad experience in hardware manufacturing: assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, fabrication, machining, etc.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering processes and procedures, including planning systems
• Years of experience in the Aerospace or industrial manufacturing depending on Grade level (should scale as Assembly Mechanic experience)
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
• 2 or more years of experience developing detailed plans and schedules
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing.
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100
• Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of skills across large geographic distances
• General proficiency with CAD.
• Must be physically able to support production floor activities.
• Must be physically able to climb stairs and work in small areas.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace/Launch vehicle experience.
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
• Broad experience in hardware manufacturing: welding, assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, fabrication, machining, etc.
• General proficiency with 3D modeling software and CAD.
• General Understanding of Processes for handling Nonconforming Hardware.

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions