Senior Manager Valves Product Team Lead, Engines
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Southgate, MI - USA
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit where our focus is the design development manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial civil national security and human spaceflight.As the leader of a small passionate and hardworking team of engineers onBE-3U you will work at the intersection of program management engineering supply chain test manufacturing and quality toownthe enginesvalvesthrough development production test and flight.Youllmanageboththepeople and the product as theBE-3UValvesProductTeamLeadwhere the teams focus isonmaintainingthe current production cadence whilequickly implementingupgradesthatimprovecostperformancereliabilityand lead time. In this role youand the teamwillpartnerwith the operations organizationand otherproductand technical leaders within the programto define refine and realize opportunities tonot onlyimprove thevalves but also thespeedwedeliverthem.You must enjoyidentifyingand solving communication and process challenges earning trust andattacking roadblocks that impedeexecution. We areseekinga highly organizedleader with strong technical acumen who canprovide the programmatic structure to control schedule and budget while alsobringingthe communication and transparencythat empowers team performance. This position will have a measurable effect on Blues upper stage engine performance and directlyimpactthe history of space exploration.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Own and execute plans to reachvalvedevelopment and production milestones on BE-3U.Identify elevate and acton keycost and performanceinput metricsthatdrive project direction.
Hire develop and leada talented team of engineers.
Identifyschedule-critical hardware equipment people and facilities resolve constraints and fix defects at the root.
Define manage and action key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product team success. Leverage data to make informed decisions and iterate on manufacturing and design changes acrossthevalvelife cycle.
Ownthevalves teambudget and schedule.
Analyze non-conformance metrics and partner with the quality organization to apply opportunities for process improvements thatimproveratemanufacturing performance.
Coordinate and partner with the operations and supply chain organizations to execute manufacturing upgrade initiatives.
Identifymitigate and ownvalverisks remove blockers investigate/escalate issues and close on solutions.
Manage interdisciplinary engineering and execution tasks to improve overall program success.
Driveclear and consistent communicationacross all levelsto ensuregoalalignment.
Championa collaborative culture to attack challenges to engine cost performance and manufacturing rate.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. degree in engineering.
7 years of experience in rocket engine development oraerospace fluid/mechanical systems.
3 years of project and people management experience.
Proven ability toestablishand executecomplexplanswith multiple functional interfaceswhilemaintainingclear communication across stakeholders at all levels.
Desire to lead and manage small teams on fast-paced development and production projects.
High attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills.
Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and quick thinking to keep projects moving forward.
Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
10 years in rocket engine development.
5 years of project/peoplemanagement experience.
Experience with electromechanical actuators (EMAs) and/or valve systems for rocket engine or aerospace applications.
Experience with valve development qualification and production.
Experience with cradle to grave product development including leading design reviews production readiness reviews and technical readiness reviews.
Experience creating tools to improve documentation visibility and tracking of scope and forecasted work.
Experience with vertical integration and/or scaling production of complex assemblies.
Experience withmanufacturing processautomation.
ExperienceleveragingArtificial Intelligenceas a multiplier.
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $183807.00 - $257328.75Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
- Required for all positions: Blues 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 10001 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 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.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys 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
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Senior Manager
About Company
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
