Blue Origin
SeniorManager,TestOperations
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“Senior Manager, Test Operations at Blue Origin. Skills: Test Operations, Process Management, Team Leadership. Lead the team at the XEEx test stand. Recruit, train, coach, mentor, develop talent”
What You'll Achieve.
positively impact safe human spaceflight; ensure the targets are met; implement and supervise progress against the plans
Industry & Context.
problem solvers; habitual drive to correct errors at their root; conflict-resolution
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, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, 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., Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS degree in engineering or related field, 3+ years as a manager or lead of a technical team, 12+ years in an operations environment in large industry, petrochemical, or aerospace facilities, background in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics, project management, team leadership, Outstanding technical and non-technical writing and verbal skills, Demonstrated leadership in establishing a high performing safety culture, Demonstrated habitual drive to correct errors at their root and not pass them downstream, Demonstrated experience in setting high standards of performance and holding teams accountable, Demonstrated effectiveness in implementing continuous improvement to improve processes, methods and practices, Demonstrated effectiveness in conflict-resolution and an ability to bring a group to a decision, 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
Nice to Have
Demonstrated technical expertise in cryogenic test design and operations, Demonstrated technical expertise in liquid rocket engine test stand design, operation, and maintenance, Previous experience operating in Process Safety Management (PSM) environment, Knowledge of fabrication and integration processes, systems engineering and quality control practices, MS in engineering or PMP certification
What You'll Do.
Lead the team at the XEEx test stand
Promote teamwork and employee engagement
Maintain employee training records
Ensure test operations requirements are met
Prepare programmatic reports
Prepare strategic plans
Lead budget planning and execution
Establish technical direction for test engineering team
Develop and implement test plans
Perform data reduction and reviews
operation of test facilities
Lead daily test operations
Direct technician work
Coordinate with internal customers
Solve issues in fluid and instrumentation systems
Perform root cause analysis
Lead implementation of corrective actions
Lead continuous improvement projects
Perform process hazard analyses
Perform schedule and cost estimation
Perform cost management
Find safety improvement opportunities
Find cost savings opportunities
Align with and improve processes for test stand configuration management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work cooperatively with a diverse team; Coordinate with Responsible Engineers; Coordinate with Test Ops counterparts; Coordinate with maintenance; Coordinate with Quality Specialists; Coordinate with other team members; Coordinate with internal customers
Communication Scope
Outstanding technical and non-technical writing and verbal skills; Effective communications; Assist in the preparation of regular programmatic reports to help communicate inwards and outwards across the organization
Process & Methodology
project management, capital improvement projects, schedule estimation, cost estimation, cost management
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 diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety and operational excellence. 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. The Sr. Manager, Test Operations role is responsible for leading the XEEx engine test stand near Van Horn, Texas. The Sr. Manager is a leader of a diverse and passionate team of engineers and technicians who perform testing on our LNG and LOX engines and thruster series and their respective subcomponents. The Sr. Manager works closely with all Blue Origin business units developing tests to develop and qualify in-space fluid and engine systems. The Sr Manager integrates with Test Operations senior leaders and support organizations to plan, prepare, and conduct test operations on a multi-cell test stand safely and efficiently. The Sr. Manager is responsible for effectively planning and leading all aspects of capital, overhead and labor budgets, and managing capital improvement projects. Effective communications and long term planning are vital to a succe
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