Production Support Associate

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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! 

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!

As a Production Support Associated in our development group, you will immersed in a rapid and dynamic development environment, with a high focus on machining and prototypes.

• Requisitioning, receiving, storing, and issuing inventory, tooling, consumables and other assets to technicians and operators. 
• Support machining teams through coolant & chip management, work-holding maintenance, setup and break down.
• Continuously monitor and respond to technician parts needs, including replacements for non-conforming parts, delivery of fasteners and shop stock, moving assemblies to inventory or to the next work center, and other similar duties as requested. 
• Enter material transactions in ERP system. 
• Work cross functionally to expedite any material shortages.  
• Process Scrap and obsolete inventory from WIP locations as required.
• Prepare for, conduct, and assist in reconciliation of cycle counts. 
• Maintain clean and safe work areas following company policies and industry best practices (5S). 
• Must be able to work well with others, take direction and execute swiftly, be mindful of process improvement opportunities, and be able to problem solve. 
• Identify, catalog, and report manufacturing delays, sources, and resolutions needed to Operations Supervisors and Managers 
• Operate various equipment in support of daily operations. This includes but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, lift tables etc. to ensure safe hardware handling operations. 
• Assist in the implementation of a robust materials management process that reflects best practices, to include material purchasing, handling, storage, control, and distribution of MRO inventory. 
• Monitor the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Fabrication Control to ensure work completes on time to schedule. 
• Identify, catalog, and report manufacturing delays, sources, and resolutions needed to Operations Supervisors and Managers 
• Aggressively enforce safe material handling practices 
• Work directly with leadership to support process development and other initiatives.  

• High School Diploma, Accredited GED or equivalent vocational certifications or training 
• 4+ year of Inventory Control, Tool Crib and/or Material Handling Experience. 
• Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and/or inventory control applications. 
• Experience working within a cross functional team. 
• Demonstrated understanding and can apply continuous improvement concepts. 
• Ability to safely drive a forklift and perform acute work. 
• Ability to lift 50lbs, unassisted. 
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships 
• Strong computer skills, familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. 
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary. 
• Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends, and travel on occasion. 
• Must be able to pass DBIDS background check. Role will be on a military installation. 
• 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. 

• Excellent interpersonal and Communication Skills (Verbal and Written) 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Knowledge with welding consumables and tooling. 
• Ability to handle multiple duties concurrently based on workload dispersion, program priorities and management and customer decisions. 
• Knowledge of backflush and Kanban process. 
• Experience with activities related to planning and/or scheduling. 
• Forklift Certified  

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 an 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.