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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

Were not just building rocketswere architecting the manufacturing systems that will make orbital spaceflight routine. As VP of New Glenn Manufacturing youll lead the most ambitious production scale-up in commercial space history transforming our operations from low-rate production into a high-volume manufacturing powerhouse capable of flying dozens of missions per year.

This is your chance to write the playbook for mass-producing orbital-class launch vehicles.

The Challenge

New Glenn is Blue Origins orbital heavy-lift rocket designed to fundamentally change the economics of space access. Your mission: architect and execute the manufacturing strategy that takes us from careful craft production to aerospace-grade mass manufacturingall while maintaining the uncompromising quality standards spaceflight demands.

Youll own the entire New Glenn manufacturing vertical at our Florida facilities leading an interdisciplinary team to establish the processes systems and culture needed for unprecedented production rates in the launch vehicle industry.

What Youll Do

Scale Manufacturing Operations

• Architect the end-to-end manufacturing strategy for New Glenn from subassembly operations through final integration
• Design and implement factory flow optimizations that maximize throughput within existing facilitiesdriving first-pass yield learning curve acceleration and on-time delivery
• Build scalable feeder shop systems and production architecture that can flex with rapid rate increases

Drive Operational Excellence

• Own P&L accountability for New Glenn manufacturing managing CapEx/OpEx to deliver world-class performance in cost quality and schedule
• Establish data-driven planning and scheduling systems with real-time dashboards that enable proactive decision-making
• Deploy Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies across the production ecosystem

Lead at Scale

• Build develop and inspire large manufacturing teams across multiple facilities
• Partner with engineering supply chain and operations to solve complex integration challenges
• Champion organizational change initiatives that shape culture define tools and processes and elevate capabilities
• Export best practices and standard methodologies across the Blue Origin enterprise

Deliver Results

• Execute micro and macro-level process improvements that drive measurable gains in safety cost and velocity
• Manage supplier ecosystems and optimize MRP systems for high-volume production
• Apply rigorous mission assurance standards while accelerating production timelines

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• 15 years of manufacturing leadership with progressive responsibility in complex production environments
• Factory/Plant leadership experience managing P&L and large-scale operations
• Proven track record scaling production ratesyouve led multiple transitions from low-rate to high-volume manufacturing
• Deep technical expertise in manufacturing processes subassembly operations supply chain integration and MRP optimization
• CapEx/OpEx management experience building scalable manufacturing architectures
• Transformational leadership skillsyou build high-performing teams drive organizational change and develop talent at all levels
• BA/BS degree in Operations Management Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong business acumen communication skills and commitment to quality and mission assurance
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20 years in aerospace manufacturing (launch vehicles aircraft helicopters) or analogous high-volume industries (automotive shipbuilding heavy equipment)
• Masters degree in Engineering Operations or Business
• Lean/Six Sigma/TPS expertise with applied experience
• Hands-on knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes: machining composites aerostructures welding harness fabrication
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms
• Existing relationships with aerospace suppliers and subcontractors

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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