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Blue Origin

Builds rockets, engines and lunar spacecraft

Lunar Manufacturing & Assembly Manager

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSpace Coast, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience managing a team within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
  • At least 5 years of individual-contributor experience within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or military, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision-making and operational improvements.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and work at heights using work stands, ladders, or lifts, and/or in confined spaces.
  • Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, lawfully admitted refugee, or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and optimize manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
  • Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery schedules.
  • Mentor manufacturing teams by providing guidance, fostering teamwork and openness, and sharing information.
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to address manufacturing challenges while balancing daily activities with strategic planning.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and metrics.
  • Monitor production performance and provide regular updates to senior management; use sound judgment, understand the impact of team actions on business drivers, and adapt to industry changes.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards, and act promptly on opportunities and challenges.
  • Manage budgets 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Industry certification, trade school training, and/or a degree in a related field.
  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or another relevant field.
  • Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and tools, such as computer-aided design (CAD) software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance in aerospace manufacturing.
  • A proven track record of successful team leadership and project management.
  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
  • Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
  • Willingness to work overtime.

About the Company

Blue Origin

Builds rockets, engines and lunar spacecraft

Blue Origin builds rockets, engines and spacecraft for commercial satellite operators and government space programs. Its New Glenn orbital rocket uses a reusable first stage, while Blue Moon landers are designed to transport cargo and astronauts to the lunar surface. The company designs and manufactures liquid-fueled propulsion systems, and its New Shepard vehicle is built for short suborbital trips carrying people and research payloads. Customers pay for launch services and engines, and government development contracts fund work on systems for exploration beyond Earth orbit. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, Blue Origin is headquartered in Kent, Washington.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$10.1B
Headquarters
Kent, WA
Founded
2000

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