Configuration / Data Management Analyst III

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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 a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
As part of a hardworking team of analysts and engineers, you will help improve effectiveness and overall product quality across the product lifecycle through driving activities related to Configuration Management. In this position you will perform change analysis activities including managing change requests, supporting change impact identification, facilitating change boards, statusing change implementation tasks, and supporting transition of engineering through to manufacturing operations.  These activities will support various groups within Blue Origin meet their commitment to accurate and on-time delivery of important artifacts and ensuring known-configuration is maintained.  We are seeking an individual with excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the engine product lifecycle.
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!

Additional responsibilities include:

• Work directly with product teams in providing timely configuration and data management services for all types of data
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate development and improvement of configuration management processes with special Operations focus
• Review proposed configuration changes to understand and assess effect on overall product and system
• Ensure configuration and data management rules are enforced and meeting customer requirements
• Lead and/or support configuration change meetings to ensure risks and change impacts are well understood and documented
• Identify and implement system and process improvements as required to increase efficiency and quality
• Lead and support in the establishment of a world-class Configuration Management structure and organization

Qualifications:

• AA/AS or BA/BS in a related technical discipline
• 6+ years of direct product configuration management experience (Product structure, parts, drawings, documents, work orders, and manufacturing bills of materials)
• 4+ years of experience working in a highly regulated environment (aerospace, nuclear, government, medical device, etc.)
• Experience working with software and technologies related to configuration management of complex products
• Experience in configuration management of part libraries
• Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices
• Familiar with product lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data management tools
• Proficient in at least one data processing and management technique – either scripting languages such as Python or advanced spreadsheet data processing
• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desired:

• Proficient in technical writing of processes and procedures
• Experience using Windchill, Creo, DOORS NextGen, Confluence, and Jira
• Familiarity with data analytics and visualization

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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.

Background Check

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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.

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