Senior Manager - Advanced Concepts Manufacturing Engineering

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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.

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.

Blue Origin’s vision to build the road to space involves a range of critical products. We are in search of a Manufacturing Engineering Senior Manager who will lead a skilled team of experienced Manufacturing Engineers in providing critical early-lifecycle production planning expertise to the teams designing these products. You will work with innovative processes for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of manufacturing engineering. Day to day responsibilities will include Strategic Manufacturing Plan development and maintenance, balancing priorities between a range of valuable tasks, managing all Work Order Authoring, and provide Mentoring and Career Path Development to your enrolled employees. We put a strong emphasis on design for manufacturing and hands-on technical ability, as our engineers (and you as their manager) are directly involved with design, analysis, equipment operation, trouble-shooting, and active engagement with engineering.

The company celebrates strong collaboration, unique and innovative solutions, 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!

Special Mentions:

• Shifts available: This position is for First Shift (A-Shift) .

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Enable the success of a team comprised of high-impact Manufacturing Engineers
• Establish roles, responsibilities, and accountability for all team members
• Ensure workflow and priorities are balanced across the team
• Evaluate staffing requirements and grow the team by recruiting and hiring top performing manufacturing engineers (as needed)
• Coordinate and work closely with program managers, operations leaders, and Integrated Product Team Leads to meet design, build, and test objectives.
• Support the team in applying robust, consistent, and reliable engineering fundamentals and processes in support of fabrication processes
• Create required data gathering tools for tracking and improving the team performance
• Review and understand companywide processes and command media to ensure proper compliance
• Help your team define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight
• Promote DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test
• Engage in Manufacturing Bill of Material (BOM) creation and maintenance and Product Structure definition
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and support with engineers to develop goals, career paths, and ensure professional development

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
• Experience managing people, projects, or programs
• Strong coordination, personnel, and project management skills
• Experience in hardware manufacturing (i.e. castings, forgings, additively manufactured components, welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, and Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software)
• Proven experience and successful track record of developing new manufacturing processes and continuously improving existing processes
• Ability to operate, make decisions, lead, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments
• Understanding of entire product lifecycle management
• 7+ years of direct manufacturing and/or manufacturing engineering experience
• Proficiency in engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing
• Ability to execute effective written