Sr. Manager Manufacturing & Tooling Development

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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 passionate and growing team of experts you will be accountable as the technical leader for architecting planning and developing tooling and production systems capable of scaling Blue Origin Operations in a cost effective and efficient manner. You will act as the single threaded leader between cross-functional organizations to include Manufacturing Procurement Test Quality Engineering Finance and Program Management to ensure alignment and overall strategy of the Advanced Manufacturing Organization. You will do so by ensuring cost and schedule conformance for prescribed production systems tooling concepts and novel build process development. Blue Origin is looking for someone to apply their expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Own the strategic planning for tooling and production efforts to deliver fully integrated and vetted solutions.
• Ensure all Production requirements are being met from fabrication/assembly procurement and facilities planning efforts.
• Responsible for developing the plan for operations tooling facilities equipment (capital). Responsible for keeping this plan current and coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure integration of all tooling and process development schedules including in-house development and external vendor studies & designs.
• Ensure the consistent application and proper communication with production operations of requirements to support tooling needs including schedule capacity planning equipment facilities and infrastructure.
• Perform and lead others in the development of specific project/program plans managing risks tracking reporting on status and resolving blocking issues.
• Work independently towardlong-range objectives without appreciable direction and determine the technical objectives of assignments to develop approaches to solutions.
• Develop and implement tooling facilities process and systems roadmaps working with internal and external customers to understand how the overall system integrates to meet current and future company needs.
• Oversee capital and R&D budgets with the responsibility to analyze manage and report on budget performance and variance analysis.
• Work with Program Engineering & Operations stakeholders to identify opportunities for vertical integration automation new process introduction and general cost reduction opportunities.
• Build and lead a high-performing multi-disciplinary team from the ground up defining a scalable organizational structure and fostering a culture of ownership and technical excellence.
• Oversee the strategic evaluation and focused development of novel manufacturing technologies ensuring new capabilities align with and support the long-range production system roadmap.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a leadership role with significant technical program management responsibility; strong track record of delivering results and creating a positive high performing culture.
• Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent and 6 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting programs/projects thru the product development lifecycle.
• Deep experience in and understanding of complex manufacturing and production systems.
• Demonstrated exceptional business acumen while being comfortable in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Project & program management experience throughout the manufacturing and tooling environment.
• Highly effective and professional verbal and written communication skills with internal and external teams.

Desired:

• Experience managing dynamic (e.g. growing evolving) organizations including planning budget schedule quality deliverables reporting staff facilities and interfaces.
• Technical or project management expertise that has contributed to the success of Tier 1 milestones.
• Experience managing high-mix low-volume production activities.
• Experience transitioning manufacturing capabilities from development/acquisition to production.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes integration processes systems engineering best practices test quality and configuration management systems.
• Experience managing facility level capital improvements and upgrades.

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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