Configuration & Data Management Analyst - Lunar Permanence

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

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 dedication 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 small passionate and accomplished team, you will participate in the development and implementation of Configuration and Data Management systems for the Lunar business unit.

We are seeking an individual with excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and analytics skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be primarily responsible for the team that implements and executes the end-to-end configuration and data management for the Blue Moon vehicles. You will ensure the implementation is consistent with company and business unit policies.

In this hands-on position, you will work to increase the speed and efficiency of the program by supporting the timely delivery, quality, and traceability of data to support program activities and business systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implement Configuration and Data Management policies, procedures, and standards to be used for human rated spaceflight
• Ability to read and interpret general the specific intent of engineering drawings/models, specifications, change orders, contract requirements, documentation, and release processes.
• Support change control processes to ensure risks and change impacts are well understood and documented
• Identify and implement system and process improvements to increase efficiency and quality
• Work directly with product teams in providing timely data management services for all types of data
• Ensure configuration and data management rules are implemented to customer requirements
• Contribute to management of Supplier data in Blue Origin eco system
• Manage data structures and program libraries for easy access to data and information retrieval
• Train team of engineers on the configuration and data management processes and work instructions
• Establish effective communication with major stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in a related technical or liberal arts discipline
• Experience with intermediate Configuration Management principles. Experience creating and releasing engineering documents and proficiency with design tools and manufacturing resource planning.
• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of direct product configuration management experience (Product structure, parts, drawings, documents and requirements management)
• Familiar with product lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data management tools
• Experience in aerospace or automotive industries
• Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices
• Experience with customer deliverables (CDRLs) and supplier deliverables (SDRLs)
• Experience with Creo/CATIA, MPMLink, GitLab, Cameo or MRP/MES systems
• Experience using Windchill, Creo, Jama Connect, Confluence, and Jira
• Familiarity with Export Control regulations (EAR/ITAR)
• Experience understanding contractual requirements
• Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $69,015.00 - $96,621.00
• Other site ranges may differ
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