Senior Director of Manufacturing Engineering

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, Facilities, and Security, and Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards 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. 

The Senior Director of Manufacturing Engineering will lead multiple leaders in the engineering organization and will also provide technical leadership and guidance to the entire Operations team.  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. The person in this role will lead and/or participate in the development, standardization and improvement of manufacturing processes and systems in Kent, WA and other Blue Origin operating sites. As an integral member of the team, you will guide the team in driving studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test and accelerate the pace of rocket engine development. 

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! 

Additional responsibilities include: 

• Provide technical and personal leadership to the management and engineering teams 
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit and grow the Kent Manufacturing Engineering and Test organization 
• Collaborate with peer groups across sites to identify, develop, and improve manufacturing processes 
• Manage, lead and status multiple projects concurrently 
• Ensure timely release of engineering documentation and related technical processes in support of engine and vehicle assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment 
• Manage workflow and balance engineering and production priorities across the Kent factory 
• Work closely with factory leadership and program managers to meet design, build, and test milestones for various programs 
• Ensure teams apply robust, consistent, and reliable engineering fundamentals and processes to ensure product integrity and process capability 
• Work closely with direct reports to develop team goals and promote professional development 
• Manage roles, responsibilities, and accountability across the team 
• Manage resources to support new advanced rocket engine manufacturing processes 
• Participate in and/or lead causal analyses related to engine production and test 
• Manage department budgets, staffing levels and capital equipment needs 
• Ensure safety remains a primary focus across all of the functional teams 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical,