Director of Additive Manufacturing Operations

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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 team of specialists technicians and engineers you will define and lead the strategic vision for additive manufacturing at Blue Origin.

We are seeking an individual to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for additive manufacturing at Blue Origin.
• Align additive manufacturing initiatives with overall company goals and customer needs.
• Coordinate the development of new additive manufacturing processes and technologies that are scalable efficient and meet quality standards.
• Increase production capabilities and efficiency of additive manufacturing processes.
• Champion the digital transformation of manufacturing operations by adopting advanced technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning. Leverage data analytics to optimize production efficiency.
• Work closely with different programs and departments to integrate additive manufacturing solutions.
• Foster a culture of innovation collaboration and excellence within the team.
• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing additive manufacturing team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or manufacturing field. Masters or MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.
• 10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing in an area such as launch vehicles spacecraft aircraft automotive medical devices power generation systems or electronics.
• Strong understanding of 3D printing in production research and prototyping environments.
• 7 years management of large budgets or profit/loss at a department program project or higher level(s).
• Ability to coordinate and guide root cause analysis efforts.
• Leadership experience with fabrication processes integration processes systems engineering standard methodologies test quality and configuration management systems.
• Experience in process definition development deployment and improvement.
• Customer relations and expectation management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in engineering or technical field or MBA or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience managing 3D metal and polymer printing in a production environment.
• Experience transitioning manufacturing capabilities from development to production.
• Experience managing facility level capital improvements and upgrades.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Aerospace space launch military or commercial aviation or heavy industrial equipment operational leadership.

Compensation Range for:

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Culture Statement

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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.

• 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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