Director New Glenn Operations and Manufacturing

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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!

About Blue Origin
We are a team of collaborators doers and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. These positions will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As the Director for New Glenn Manufacturing at Blue Origins Rocket Park Complex in Merritt Island FL this role will have a direct impact on the success of Blues mission.

We are looking for senior leaders 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.

About This Opportunity
Blue Origin is actively building its senior manufacturing and operations leadership team across multiple sites. We are seeking an experienced Director with a strong aerospace background to lead high-performing teams in support of our rocket production program. This role will span the following functional areas:

Manufacturingand Integration
Provides senior leadership across production operations including structural fabrication thermal protection systems systems integration testing and final assembly for Blue Origins booster manufacturing. Responsible for establishing and maintaining process controls driving production efficiency and ensuring safe repeatable spaceflight hardware delivery at all stages of the product lifecycle. This role will also provide leadership across integration operations supporting the assembly and verification of complex space systems launch vehicles and propulsion hardware. Accountable for coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure the safe on-time integration of hardware in alignment with engineering requirements mission assurance standards and program milestones.

Key Responsibilities:
Leaders across these functional areas are expected to:
Lead and develop teams of Managers Senior Managers and Directors driving manufacturing and operations execution across space and propulsion programs
Champion a culture of safety quality and continuous improvement across all functional teams
Own departmental KPIs budgets staffing plans and capital project portfolios
Partner with Program Management Site Leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to meet production schedules and customer expectations
Drive process definition development deployment and improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and root cause analysis
Collaborate with engineering teams to advance Design for Manufacturability principles and accelerate the transition from development to production
Implement and mature production frameworks that support world-class manufacturing capabilities
Communicate and enforce mission assurance and safety principles throughout the organization
Recruit develop coach and mentor talent at all levels of the organization

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Manufacturing Industrial Aerospace or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
15 or more years of progressive experience in aerospace manufacturing or a closely related industry such as launch vehicles aircraft spacecraft systems or defense
5 or more years in a senior leadership role managing managers and large cross-functional teams
Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing and operations teams in fast-paced complex environments

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree MBA or advanced degree in a relevant engineering or business field
Prior experience in aerospace environments supporting space hardware rocket propulsion or other mission-critical high-value components
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing the Toyota Production System or Six Sigma; Black Belt certification preferred
Experience transitioning manufacturing capabilities from development and prototyping into full-rate production
Knowledge of fabrication processes including machining welding composites additive manufacturing cleaning and non-destructive testing
Experience with facility activation new production line startup or multi-site manufacturing operations
Proficiency with MRP/ERP PLM and Manufacturing Execution Systems

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.

Export Control Regulations

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 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.

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