Senior Director - BE-4 (R39860)

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!  

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a passionate and growing team of experts in the engines business unit, you will be responsible for providing direction and support to a team a cross functional team focused on increasing production rate for Blue Engines. The engines business unit provides propulsion for New Shepard, New Glenn, and the Advanced Development programs along with external customer launch vehicles. Blue engines are an essential element to achieving Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of the team, you will contribute directly and significantly to the team’s impact on the future of human space exploration. This position will report to the Engines Business Unit deputy, Vice President.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Responsibilities:

• As part of the engines business unit, will provide oversight; mentoring; and lead tiger teams to reduce cycle time for engine production programs in Huntsville.

• Participate in daily stand ups; get to rate events; and other activities associated with getting engine production to rate

• Expect this candidate to walk the shop floor, talk to technicians, manufacturing engineers, and responsible engineers to understand the blockers to production and then work to implement solutions from a design and/or manufacturing perspective

• Using non-conformances as a measure, determine areas where design, inspection, or other improvements need to be made go reduce touch/support labor required to build engines

• Evaluate all processes associated with engine production and ensure the “right” amount of inspection, x-ray, dy pen, cleaning and other processes are appropriately applied to operations.

 

Qualifications:

• Passion for Blue Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space to benefit earth!

• B.S. in Engineering required with at least 20 years’ rocket engine development/ production experience

• Demonstrated programmatic leadership experience

• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to lead.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

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,