Manager Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly | Surface Coating Facility

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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 a member of a small passionate and accomplished team you will oversee the manufacturing assembly and testing of flight hardware for spaceflight systems. Your work will contribute directly to transforming how rockets are made and operated. If you share our vision thrive in dynamic environments enjoy cross-functional teamwork and continuously seek learning and improvement opportunities we encourage you to apply. This position requires a dedicated commitment attention to detail and enthusiasm for safe and repeatable spaceflight operations.

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!

Position Details:

• Shift: A Monday-Friday Days

• Location: Space Coast FL

• Relocation: Available

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and optimize manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency and quality.

• Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery schedules.

• Mentor manufacturing teams providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment encouraging teamwork and openness and sharing information to foster unity.

• Collaborate with engineering quality and supply chain teams to address manufacturing challenges balancing day-to-day activities with strategic planning.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and metrics.

• Monitor production performance and provide regular updates to senior management demonstrating sound judgment and understanding the impact of team actions on business drivers and adapting to industry changes.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulatory and company standards and take initiative on opportunities and challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.

• Manage budget and resource allocation for manufacturing activities.

• Support new product introductions and scale up production capabilities.

• Evaluate inputs and criteria to make informed decisions with a focus on decision quality.

Team Focus & Domain Expertise:
You will build and manage Surface Coating Facility teams overseeing hiring task assignments and performance reviews to ensure an effective and cohesive collaboration with area leadership you will prioritize work to meet production schedules and organizational objectives. Ensuring that products conform to engineering specifications and quality standards is critical as is identifying and implementing cost reduction and efficiency improvements. You will work closely with engineering to document standardize and refine production processes as well as to set up new work areas equipment and tooling. Facilitating seamless transitions from development to production you will forecast and address constraints that may impact delivery schedules. Additionally you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety and efficiency promote ongoing training and development for team members and perform other duties as needed to further support our mission and vision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering manufacturing aerospace military or equivalent.

• 1 years of experience managing a manufacturing or aerospace team.

• 5 years as an individual contributor in manufacturing or aerospace.

• Direct supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.

• Experience with robotic/spray booth equipment and various finishing processes.

• Ability to interpret engineering models drawings and work instructions.

• Strong work ethic attention to detail and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

• Proven ability to recruit and hire top talent.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional distributed teams.

• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset.

• Willingness to work off-shift extended hours overtime and weekends as required.

• Excellent organizational analytical and project management skills.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of supervisory experience in aerospace manufacturing.

• Bachelors or higher in aerospace mechanical industrial or manufacturing engineering.

• Skilled in project scheduling planning and controls.

• Experience with resource-loaded schedules (Primavera P6 Open Plan MS Project).

• Experience with large aerospace components.

• Background in Lean Manufacturing environments.

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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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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