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!
We are a diverse 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 toward 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 the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Lunar Lander Manufacturing Engineering team
by guiding the team with translating engineering design, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight. You will
share in the team's impactwith the day-to-day responsibilities including Manufacturing Plan development, Work Order authoring, develop innovative processes and procedures for various spaceflight systems, and provide mentoring and career path development for your direct reports.
We put a strong emphasis on design capability and hands-on technical ability, as our managers are directly involved with design, analysis, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and active engagement with engineering. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules.
The company celebrates strong collaboration, outstanding andinnovativesolutions, and passion for success. We are searching for a proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or similar) from an ABET accredited college or university.
Experience with launch vehicle, spacecraft, satellite, and/or aircraft manufacturing environments.
8+ years of related combined experience in manufacturing engineering, people leadership, and project management/program management roles at various levels within a manufacturing
Prior people leadership experience managing within fast-paced and evolving environments.
Experience with mentoring engineers in the areas of career development, technical skills, and project management.
Previous experience in a product leadership role with significant technical project management responsibility and proven technical depth.
Experience leading product and people through various product lifecycle stages including concept, development, and production.
General proficiency with Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
General proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Extreme customer-focus with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office suite of software (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances.
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:
Master's Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or similar) from an ABET accredited college or university.
Advanced professional expertise in manufacturing engineering fundamentals across the product lifecycle including requirements, fabrication, assembly, verification, test, and refurbishment.
Project Management Certification (PMP).
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
Experience using schedule management tools (P6 Primavera and/or Microsoft Project) to analyze/manage schedule health, variances, and Critical Path.
Experience using cost management tools to analyze/manage project budget health and variances.
Special Mentions
Relocation provided.
Travel expected up to 10 % of the time.
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. 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 "EEO Is the Law," please see
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