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Blue Origin · 1 day ago

Sr Manager, Test & Inspection

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Sr Manager, Test & Inspection will oversee Non-Destructive Testing of flight hardware for various spaceflight systems, managing a team and ensuring quality and efficiency in testing operations.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for directing the daily activities related to execution of the Nondestructive Testing Engineering and Operations teams at Blue Origin's Huntsville Manufacturing and Testing site

This position is responsible for the performance of NDT personnel in supporting all current and future program needs across all business units with activities in the Huntsville area

This position monitors current and future potential NDT activity and actively assists or provides direction to assign the correct resources to complete the task(s)

Manage budget planning and execution of annual operating budgets for the Huntsville site

Manage and grow the Non-Destructive Testing team, including developing resource plans and profiles, authorizing job descriptions, conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, assigning tasks, and conducting performance reviews and developing team members

Set priorities and completion milestones for projects and activities

Manage the Engineering tasks for specialized non-destructive testing of production hardware in order to guarantee achievement of on time delivery, cost and quality

Setup new production areas, including layouts, tooling and equipment validation

Assist in the transition from development to production, including qualification schedules and first articles

Develop and maintain NDT group training, qualification and certifications

Work with and collaborate with NDT groups throughout Blue Origin manufacturing sites

Perform second party verifications and hardware inspections to engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures

Assure continued training and skills development to attract, develop, and retain top tier people

Forecast and developing recovery plans for constraints critical to vehicle delivery schedule

Identify and implement inspection reduction and automation projects for rate production efficiency

Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision

Qualification

NDT methods knowledgeNDT inspection techniquesASNT Level 3 certificationsBudget managementRobotic inspection knowledgeIndustry NDT standardsCoaching/mentoringAnalytical skillsMS Office proficiencyLeadership skillsProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Knowledge in at least three of the following NDT methods: Radiography (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Penetrant Inspection (PT), Eddy Current (ET), or Shearography (ST)

Knowledge and experience of support function roles within Value Stream production structure

Hands-on working experience in a manufacturing environment and a corresponding understanding of manufacturing processes

Knowledge of robotic inspection and data acquisition

Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of NDT inspection techniques and equipment, along with a working knowledge of blueprint reading and interpretation

Knowledge of industry NDT standards (ex. NAS410, NASA-STD-5009, ASTM E164, ASTM 1742, ASTM 1417, AMS-STD-2154, etc...)

Experience managing a budget to meet organizational financial goals

The ideal candidate would have/maintain multiple ASNT Level 3 certifications; in at least one volumetric and one surface inspection method

Experience with AS9100 certification (or similar)

Strong leadership, problem solving, and written/verbal communication skills

Ability to analyze, evaluate and develop solutions to a variety of situations (technical, organizational, etc.)

Experience with MS Office products

Candidates should possess the skills to coach/mentor individuals to work effectively under time and budget constraints

Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight

Preferred

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline and at least 10 years of related experience in Quality/Manufacturing/NDT processes (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

Experience with auditing practices and Process Certification

Broad/deep scheduling and planning skillset

Experience with large project management

Experience with project planning and Master Schedule integration

Proficiency with resource loaded schedules using Primavera (P6), Open Plan, MS Project, or other software

Experienced in handling large aerospace components

Experienced in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment

Experience with the manufacturing/inspection of Welding and Additive Manufacturing