Assembly Supervisor jobs in Tacoma, WA

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

 As part of a hardworking team of diverse experts, you should have an excellent technical understanding of complex assemblies and production environments preferably in propulsion environments. This role will involve the management of technicians on the production floor in the area of Rocket Engine assemblies, which includes skill sets ranging from failure analysis, Lean manufacturing, project management to tight tolerance stack up analysis to final mechanical assembly. Overseeing day to day tasks of technicians as well as scheduling, mentoring, and cross functional team engagement.

Special Mentions 

• Relocation provided
• Shift available: Monday – Thursday 3pm – 1:30am
• Interviews will include a technical assessment
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and steer the collective efforts of all engine assembly production technicians.
• Implement area standards and operational rules (includes annual reviews, regular mentoring and disciplinary action).
• Interface with area leadership from around the factory and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
• Schedule risk identification and mitigation.
• Coordinate support organization efforts to minimize production interruptions.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Disposition non-conforming hardware to efficiently return them to conforming state and normal product flow.
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement.
• Establish and analyze area metrics for trend extrapolation to drive the following:
  • Personnel training and development.
  • Development and implementation of efficiency improvement projects.
  • Optimization of product flow through the factory.
  • Root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans.
  • Identification and elimination of defects within the area value stream.
  • Reduction of downtime for product and personnel.
• Lead efforts to transition product from engineering development to full rate production.
• Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability, provide constructive feedback to engineering/design community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 5 years experience in turbomachinery and rotatory assemblies manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership position leading a team of 5 people.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret controlled documentation and processes such as: mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures / work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment.
• Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs.
• Ability to distinguish colors is required.
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. unassisted, stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• 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

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving total cost equation.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
• Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment with flight quality hardware.
• Six Sigma Certification.