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Application close date: 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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
As a member of a small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will oversee the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of flight hardware for spaceflight systems. Your work will contribute directly to transforming how rockets are made and operated. If you share our vision, thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy cross-functional teamwork, and continuously seek learning and improvement opportunities, we encourage you to apply. This position requires a dedicated commitment, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for safe and repeatable spaceflight operations. 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!
Position Details:
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and optimize manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency and quality. Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery schedules. Mentor manufacturing teams, providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork and openness, and sharing information to foster unity. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to address manufacturing challenges, balancing day-to-day activities with strategic planning. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and metrics. Monitor production performance and provide regular updates to senior management, demonstrating sound judgment and understanding the impact of team actions on business drivers and adapting to industry changes. Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards, and take initiative on opportunities and challenges with urgency and enthusiasm. Manage budget and resource allocation for manufacturing activities. Support new product introductions and scale up production capabilities. Evaluate inputs and criteria to make informed decisions with a focus on decision quality.
Team Focus & Domain Expertise:
You will build and manage Surface Coating Facility teams, overseeing hiring, task assignments, and performance reviews to ensure an effective and cohesive workforce. In collaboration with area leadership, you will prioritize work to meet production schedules and organizational objectives. Ensuring that products conform to engineering specifications and quality standards is critical, as is identifying and implementing cost reduction and efficiency improvements. You will work closely with engineering to document, standardize, and refine production processes, as well as to set up new work areas, equipment, and tooling. Facilitating seamless transitions from development to production, you will forecast and address constraints that may impact delivery schedules. Additionally, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety and efficiency, promote ongoing training and development for team members, and perform other duties as needed to further support our mission and vision. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, military, or equivalent. 1+ years of experience managing a manufacturing or aerospace team. 5+ years as an individual contributor in manufacturing or aerospace. Direct supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment. Experience with robotic/spray booth equipment and various finishing processes. Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, and work instructions. Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications. Proven ability to recruit and hire top talent. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience collaborating with diverse, distributed teams. Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset. Willingness to work off-shift, extended hours, overtime, and weekends as required. Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills. Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces. Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or have U.S. refugee/asylum status. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of supervisory experience in aerospace manufacturing. Bachelor's or higher in aerospace, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Skilled in project scheduling, planning, and controls. Experience with resource-loaded schedules (Primavera P6, Open Plan, MS Project). Experience with large aerospace components. Background in Lean Manufacturing environments.
Culture 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 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. 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. Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
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 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. 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, sex, 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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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Blue Origin
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
Jun 28, 2025