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 a part of New Shepard, a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line the internationally recognized boundary of space.

Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will directly manage ground system inventory for various spaceflight systems.

You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of New Shepard launch facility readiness. You will directly enable the successful day to day operations of the New Shepard launch facility and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

The incumbent will maintain and manage the launch pad spares inventory, working closing with integrated supply chain and quality teammates.

They will coordinate closely with the cleaning, passivation, and verification (CPV) lab and closely track the refurbishment and repair of hardware to maintain high inventory readiness posture.

You will ensure parts are on hand and kitted to work orders. Collateral assignments may include management of calibrated tools, equipment, instrumentation, and may occasionally support touch labor at the launch facility.

We expect the specialist to be mission focused, never saying that’s not my job, and excited to safely deliver results.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance.

Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

Qualifications :

• Four or more years of experience with inventory or warehouse operations within the aerospace industry
• Experience writing, adapting, and maintaining standard operating procedures for inventory management to include parts kitting, cycle counting, maintaining critical stock levels, etc.
• Experience maintaining minimum spare quantities by creating purchase requests, working with procurement team, and tracking delivery.
• Proven experience meeting key performance metrics
• Demonstrated ability to perform receipt inspections and maintain transaction logs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• High school diploma or GED
• 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.

Desired :

• Familiarity with cleanliness control methods
• Experience operating forklifts
• Experience rebuilding or cleaning fluid components
• Demonstrated ownership of calibration tracking program
• Prior exposure to industrial and / or outdoor environment
• Experience working within a fast paced, operations focused environment
• Familiarity with Odoo, Coupa, Costpoint, and / or other inventory management software suites
• Confluence and Jira experience a plus

Inclusivity Statement

Don’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 Regulations

Applicants 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.

Benefits

Benefits 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 Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.

Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.

We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin / ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and / or local law.

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Last updated : 2024-04-27