Blue Origin
spaceflight
Engineer-ManufacturingCastings
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“Engineer - Manufacturing Castings at Blue Origin. Skills: Investment Castings, Quality Management System, Process Improvement. Manage process-related aspects of quality. Disposition non-conformances”
Industry & Context.
problem solvers; implementing timely, cost-effective solutions; resolve manufacturing roadblocks
B-SHIFT POSITION (Mon-Thur, 15:00-1:30), Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, materials, proper PPE, Climb ladders and stairs, Lift and carry 50 lbs to waist level for limited durations, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements, hazardous materials transportation/shipping training, Merchant Mariner Credential
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
verbal and technical writing skills, written communication skills, production environment experience, AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management System, ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, contribute to a culture of inclusion, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, RCCA tools capability, understanding of RCCA tools, proven success of RCCA tools, Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, materials, proper PPE, Climb ladders and stairs, Lift and carry 50 lbs to waist level for limited durations
Nice to Have
Direct experience with manufacturing investment castings, Six Sigma Greenlack Belt Certificate, deep understanding of lean methodologies, B. S. in engineering, 7+ years of relevant Quality or Engineering experience, manufacturing processes such as Machining, Welding, NDT, Sub-assembly and Final assembly and Test, mining data SQL, Redshift, Redash, Databricks, Quality assurance experience in rocket engine production environment, transitioning a product from development, through production to operations, QMS audit experience, quality performance measurement analysis capabilities
What You'll Do.
Manage process-related aspects of quality
Disposition non-conformances
Improve written instructions
Analyze casting process data
Interpret data for improvements
Demonstrate dimensional improvements
Resolve manufacturing roadblocks
Execute aggressive timeline schedules
Develop mold and gating designs
Coordinate with Shell Process Engineer
Design insulating wrap
Determine mold preheat temperatures
Determine metal pouring temperatures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with internal and external customers; work in team environments; Work with modelling engineer; Coordinate with Shell Process Engineer
Communication Scope
verbal and technical writing skills; written communication skills; develop and present training materials
Process & Methodology
Execute aggressive timeline schedules
Full Job Description
Application close date: 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. 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. We are a multidisciplinary 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. 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! THIS IS A B-SHIFT POSITION (Mon-Thur, 15:00-1:30) As part of a hardworking team of varied specialists, technicians, and engineers, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Responsible for all process-related aspects of quality of Investment Castings (IC) * Disposition of non-conformances (NC’s) for rework/repair/scrap * Continuous improvement and clarification of written instructions for processing of investment castings * Must understand basic super-alloy heat treatments, chemical processing, and their effect on micro/macrostructures and surface inspection for indications * Statistically analyze and understand casting-related process data (metallurgical a
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