GS2PA Production Manager Principal

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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 subject matter expert (SME) you will contribute significantly to the development of innovative best practices and standards. You will be responsible for advancing techniques procedures and criteria essential for the successful release and verification of manufacturing processes. Your role will focus on leading specialized production initiatives ensuring that production schedules assembly execution and quality objectives are met across designated areas. You will collaborate with various teams such as R&D engineering and customer service to achieve safety efficiency quality and profitability goals.

At Blue Origin our mission is to enable millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. We are committed to creating reusable safe and cost-effective space vehicles within a culture driven by safety collaboration and inclusivity. As a key contributor to our team you will play a crucial role in reshaping the New Glenn manufacturing operations ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and advancing our manufacturing processes. Youll establish strategic roadmaps implement innovative solutions and ensure our manufacturing areas achieve and maintain production rate targets. Your role will involve managing multiple projects with a focus on visual management across the site collaborating with teams to enhance safety quality delivery and cost performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of a world-class manufacturing facility.

• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) and support Program Management Reviews (PMR) focused on cost schedule and quality.

• Manage product line capital purchases and budget.

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure project completion within schedule and budget constraints.

• Drive the development of a factory visual workplace vision and roadmap.

• Ensure project management and manufacturing operations have clear performance metrics.

• Develop and leverage partnerships across organizations.

• Serve as an influencer across the business.

• Coach and mentor a world-class visual management team.

• Develop capacity analysis methodologies to inform project prioritization.

• Lead cross-functional teams in engineering design manufacturing logistics and other areas to achieve project delivery on time and within budget.

Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in manufacturing or operations.

• Proven track record of delivering results in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated experience with project management and a background in Lean and Six Sigma.

• Experience in regulatory environments (AS9100).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong facilitation and influencing skills without direct authority.

Desired:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline.

• Certification in Lean Six Sigma.

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.

• 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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