Director of Manufacturing, Operations & Assembly Core Components

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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!

As part of a hardworking passionate and accomplished team of experts you will be responsible for financial and operational execution a portfolio supporting all vehicles across the Business Unit.

This role may be based in Merritt Island FL or Kent WA. This includes leading a skilled interdisciplinary team across multiple sites across the Blue Enterprise.

This is a hands-on position that requires the ability to communicate the vision strategy and tactical application of cost-effective strategies and key position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their leadership skills technical expertise and commitment to safety and quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Champion safety always and first-time quality across all functions while growing and developing your team at all levels.
• Lead manufacturing operations to include manufacturing engineering quality tooling engineering supply chain and production execution for a portfolio and work centers across multiple Blue Operations sites as required.
• Direct initiatives and strategies that deliver common components which are cost effective high quality meet or exceed operational performance requirements supporting vehicle development of all programs that are part of the a Business Unit.
• Implement methods to increase engineering production efficiency quality and productivity to include factory flow and higher throughput within existing floor space improving first pass yield increased overall output improved learning curve and improving supplier on time delivery.
• Propagate key operational learnings and best practices to support improvement across Operations.
• Analyze processes and operations at the micro and macro levels followed by implementing high impact improvements for safety and quality that reduces unit cost and accelerates delivery schedules.
• Oversee the development and implementation of data driven systems with a lean approach with a focus on delivering results.
• Leverage Blue Origins Leadership Principles to cultivate a trusting learning culture of leaders through continuous feedback coaching and robust development opportunities. Foster a One Team Mindset.

Qualifications:

• Proven knowledge in building or transforming successful production operation organizations and leading large-scale change management initiatives that influence culture define tools & processes and improve competencies.
• BA or BS degree or equivalent experience with emphasis in Operation Management or Manufacturing Engineering and progressive responsibility increases.
• 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Strong knowledge and applied experiences in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience leading growing and developing large teams in a multi-business unit integrated supply chain organization.
• Advanced knowledge in designing and building successful delivery of manufacturing production assembly procurement and logistics in a low volume high complexity environment.
• Strong business acumen. Demonstrated experience challenging the status quo driving change and teaching and motivating individuals to develop and implement new ways of thinking and doing business.
• Successful experience in hiring and developing great people with various skill sets.
• Understands how to create and manage work cell standard work and track deviation from that standard work.
• Experience managing capital improvements and layout.
• 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.
• An attitude of world-class mission assurance quality attention to detail and dedication.

Desired:

• 14 years manufacturing experience in aerospace such as space vehicles launch vehicles aircraft and helicopters or Sub-systems
• Proven experience in the development and test phase of a program transitioning to the production phase.
• Masters degree in engineering operation or business is a plus.
• Experience in multiple manufacturing processes and technologies to include metal machining composites aero structures turbo machinery soft goods welding and harness and electronics fabrication.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution System and Product Lifecycle Manufacturing systems a plus.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

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.

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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.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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