Manager, Factory Automation
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Huntsville, AL - USA
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Job Summary
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12/1/2026At 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!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain Test Operations Safety Quality and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.Manager Factory Automation
About This Role
Blue Origins Factory Automation team is part of the Advanced Manufacturing organization within Operations serving as the in-house automation integrator responsible for designing building and deploying the custom equipment and systems that enable scalable repeatable production across Blue Origins manufacturing business units. We build manufacturing capability from the ground up developing automated solutions that directly drive the delivery of Blue Origins products across current and future programs.
We are looking for a technically grounded engineering manager who brings deep hands-on experience in one or more of the core disciplines on this team mechanical engineering controls engineering or automation project and program management and has personally delivered automated manufacturing systems into production. This is not a role for someone who has managed automation from a distance: the right candidate hasreal experiencein the work design build installation commissioning orall ofthe above and carries that credibility into every interaction with their team. You will lead a close-knit group of engineers and technicians set technical direction manageteamand project health across the full lifecycle from concept through commissioning and ensure your teams work rolls up effectively into the broader program plan and business goals. You will challenge product design teams to design for automated manufacturing remove obstacles across the organization and build a team culture defined by ownership craftsmanship and urgency. A dedication to safety quality and our mission is essential.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of automation engineers and technicians in the design build and deployment of high-rate automated manufacturing systemsfor the production ofaerospace components
Recruit develop andretaina high-performing team of automation engineers and technicians capable of rapidly delivering quality cost-effective automation systems
Partner with stakeholders across the organization to drive alignment resolve impediments and streamline the automation development and deployment process
Manage resource allocation project schedules and cross-functional dependencies to deliver automation projects on scope schedule and budget;maintainvisibility into individual project health requirements capabilities schedule and cost and ensureaccurateroll-up into the teams local program plan and the broader Factory Automation program
Monitor team and project performance;identifyrisks early and develop proactive mitigation plans to protect organizational commitments including scope schedule cost and quality in alignment with team program and business goals
Communicate project status risks and escalations clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders; translate team-level execution health into program-level reporting and ensure alignment with businessobjectivesand annual operating plan commitments
Champion Design for Automated Manufacturing principles across product design and engineering teams; drive adoption of automation-friendly design practices that reduce system complexity and enable scalable production
Define and manage the scope of automation system deliverables frominitialrequirements through acceptance serving as the accountable owner for what the team builds what it costs and when it ships
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Controls Mechatronics or related engineering field
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing teams of engineers and/or technicians delivering automated manufacturing systems
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on technical experience designing automated manufacturing systems while working for an automation systems integrator machine tool builder in-house automation team or similar
- Demonstrated experience delivering automated manufacturing systems into production including hands-on involvement in one or more phases of design build installation or commissioning
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with industrial automation applications including welding machining drilling surface finishing forming material handling NDT metrology machine vision and similar
- Experience with manufacturing and engineering systems including MES ERP MRP PLM and source and configuration management tools and practices
- Familiarity with Industrial Engineering concepts including line balancing takt time and factory layout optimization to guide integration of automation systems within the broader production environment
- Experience with SCADA andIIoTsystems and concepts
- Experience developing capital project cost estimates budgets and scopes of work for automation systems including AOP planning should-cost modeling vendor quote analysis and capital project lifecycle management
- Experience building or scaling an automation team including defining rolesestablishingtechnical standards and developing team capability
- PMP certification formal project management training or equivalent program management experience in a capital equipment or automation environment
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $161567.00 - $226193.10Other site ranges may differ
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 (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.
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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About Company
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
