Engines Project Engineer III, BE-3PM Valves IPT

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight.As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will

work at the intersection of program management, engineering,

supply chain,

manufacturing,

and quality organizations, improving team effectiveness and coordination, and ensuring that the right people are working together to solve problems and deliver results on time

.

Assignments can range from

:

managing the Valves IPT manufacturing team

and prioritizing the

work

;

managing the scope

,

cost,

schedule

and

risks

;

overseeing procurement activities

;

and coordinating with stakeholders inside and

outside

of the

assigned program IPT.

In early project phases, you may define project scope and schedule to achieve overall program goals and

component

requirements. In later phases, you will coordinate internal and external stakeholders, manage changes, and resolve unexpected problems in support of

valves being manufactured

, tested, and integrated into an engine build.As a Project Engineer within the

Engines Design Office

, you will

lead a passionate team of contributors and experts supporting the

BE-

3PM

Valves IPT. In this role, you will partner with Blue Engines' design engineers

and

manufacturing

engineers

to

deliver on

engine valves and valve components.

In addition

,

you

may

establish

and lead tiger team

s

,

help track non-conformances, coordinate

test

rationale and issue resolution, and serve as a

liaison between the

P

rogram,

E

ngineer

ing

,

M

anufacturing

, and Test

.

You will contribute to driving design

improvements

, manufacturing

&

test of valve components and assemblies

,

and help define

&

refine best practices to increase the efficiency of our project execution and manufacturing approaches and processes. As the primary point of contact, you must enjoy solving communication and organizational problems, earning trust, and improving the overall performance of all teams involved. We are

seeking

a self-motivated and highly organized individual who can work with minimal direction and coordinate teams in the successful execution of engineering integration activities. This position will directly

impact

the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Develop and/or

maintain

project plans to deliver on program plans

for builds, testing, and

integration

Develop and

maintain

the manufacturing team’s scope, schedule

,

cost

,

and

resource &

HW manufacturing

plan

s

P

rioritize, track

,

and report progress

in support of assembly and

acceptance

testing

Assess programmatic impact of engineering change requests

identified

via

manufacturing

Coordinate and drive engineering changes with upstream and downstream stakeholders

Respond to unexpected changes to ensure

manufacturing/build

activities stay on schedule, on budget, and are completed with

high-quality

Manage and

maintain

a

h

ardware

u

sage

l

og; active tracking of location, usage history, maintenance/rework history, and life of top-level valve

hardware

Review

p

rocurement

p

lans for sourced parts

;

verify compliance to scope of work and IPT

budget

Coordinate with procurement, internal and external stakeholders to ensure that hardware/tooling priorities are well understood and are actively managed to support need

dates

Identify

and mitigate risks, including removal of blockers or investigation and escalation of

issues

Develop recovery strategies when non-conformances or other escapes are

identified

Identify

schedule-critical hardware, equipment, people, and facilities; resolve

constraints

Develop and report key project

metrics

Minimum Qualifications

:Passion for Blue Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space!

B.S./

M.S

Degree in Engineering

5

+ years of experience

in the aerospace industry (space or aviation)

, including

component

fabrication, precision assembly, and/or testing using a variety of methods, techniques, and

materials

Experience in serving as a Project Engineer or Project Manager

Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination

skills

Strong knack for troubleshooting and quick thinking to keep the project moving

forward

Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver

results

Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to earn trust,

maintain

positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a 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:Experience

with

complex

component

development & manufacturing

Experience with pneumatic/hydraulic valves design, test, and manufacturing

Experience implementing,

customizing

or improving configuration management systems in a development engineering

environment

Experience with

creating tools to improve documentation, visibility, and tracking of scope of work and forecasted

work

Experience leading a small technical

team

Experience with P6 or other GANTT-style project management tools

Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

Special MentionsLocation: Kent, WA

Travel expected up to 1

5

% of the

time

Compensation Range for:WA applicants is $120,060.00-$168,084.00

Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.BenefitsBenefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal

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