Senior Director of Manufacturing

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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 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.

The Senior Director of Manufacturing will lead the fabrication teams to deliver all components required to support build and integration of New Glenn Heavy Launch Vehicle, while supporting all other Blue Origin Business Units (New Sheppard, Lunar, and Blue Ring) ensuring Blue’s ability to scale manufacturing operations. This role will be accountable for delivering all components on time, with high quality and being cost competitive to ensure New Glenn cost per launch targets are achieved. This will require the development, and implementation of additional manufacturing capabilities at Rocket Park (which include but are not limited to Spin Forming and Friction Stir Welding).  The person in this role will ensure that sufficient technical resources are deployed to the various production areas in the facility. This leader will be responsible for championing efforts to identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules. 

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! 

Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate degree in engineering and/or manufacturing operations
• 15+ years of engineering and manufacturing experience with roles of expanding leadership and scope
• Lead and direct initiates and strategies that deliver cost effective, high quality, operational performance in the component fabrication environment
• Experience with large project data sets, project planning efforts, and integrating program cost and schedules to satisfy demand provided by the Enterprise Customers (SIOP)
• Extensive experience in building and leading teams, including hiring new talent, growing existing talent, and fostering a productive and healthy team culture
• Advanced experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software 
• Previous experience and success in developing/starting new manufacturing processes 
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization 
• 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 and/or manufacturing operations
• Advanced experience in complex hardware manufacturing (i.e. castings, forgings, additively manufactured components, welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, complex assembly and acceptance testing) 
• Experience Leading and Integrating large complex technical programs
• Experienced Program Planning and Program Finance in support of large hardware platforms (Aerospace, Defense, Construction sectors)
• Demonstrated success in designing, testing, implementing, and deploying standard operating procedures and process

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

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