Product Management - Sr. Rate Manufacturing

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 key member of our dynamic and skilled team, you will play a crucial role in helping our company achieve and surpass our goals through initiatives aimed at increasing productivity. This position will involve significant influence over production system standards, transformative projects with a strong emphasis on Lean practices and continuous improvement. You will establish standards, implement change management processes, and provide training to drive improvement efforts. A deep understanding of Lean principles, effective leadership presence, and the ability to influence various organizations and support functions are essential for this role.

Special Mentions:

• Based in Kent, WA
• Relocation provided.
• Travel expected at least up to 30% of the time.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Support the development and execution of HW rich strategies across all programs, working closely with all functions.
• Support the implementation of Digital Factory, and smart data analytics resulting in increased productivity and output.
• Deployment and execution of the Blue Production System and standardized work for leaders.
• Reduce cycle time of operations through funded initiatives at all sites on a year-over-year basis as the keyway of driving productivity and speed.
• Effectively collaborate with the supporting functions to maintain Production and Launch
• Operations schedules and material requirements.
• Anticipate potential schedule and personnel risks, and generate ideas, insight and solutions to resolve or mitigate potential issues, followed by decisive action to implement solutions.
• Support and act on behalf of site leadership as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a leadership role with a focus on transformational production system design.
• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in supply chain management and/or engineering and/or equivalent experience.
• Deep experience in and understanding of complex manufacturing and production systems
• (aerospace, medical or military environments).
• Demonstrated exceptional business acumen.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Highly effective and professional verbal and written communication skills with team, internal customers and suppliers that includes a strong focus on teamwork and internal/external customer satisfaction.
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of varied skills across large geographic distances.
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in space systems and/or space launch.
• MBA or other relevant education.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25

Other site ranges may differ

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 asyl