Manufacturing Planner III, Fabrication

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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. 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 building the foundation for a road to space. From leading fabrication efforts for tooling for New Glenn, Lunar and other internal projects, to pivoting to enable and support our Launch Sites. This is a truly dynamic role and team, where you can impact various systems and programs. As a Manufacturing Planner
, you will work closely with engineering, fabrication teams and management to build different systems, tooling and other hardware to enable us to build the foundation for a road to space. You will support different builds 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 be responsible for each assigned project/job with the support of the Fabrication Control Center.

• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into thorough work instructions and build plans.
• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment
• Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight.
• Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.
• 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.
• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews.
• Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis.
• Disposition and support non-conformance repair and rework activities.
• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
• 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.

• Minimum of an associate degree or graduated from 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.
• 3 or more years of experience developing detailed plans and schedules
• Understanding of engineering…