Manufacturing, Operations & Assembly Manager - Manufacturing, Operations & Assembly

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re 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.

Job Summary

As a Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly Manager at Blue Origin, you will be responsible for leading the Assembly & Integration team at our Lunar Plant 1 location. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of executing complex manufacturing operations, leading a team of technicians to achieve operational excellence while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, quality & supply chain to continually improve integration workflows & processes. This person will be results driven, adept at resource management, and committed to maintaining the highest quality standards in a mission critical environment.

Shifts: A | Mon-Fri (7am-4:30pm)

Relocation: Available

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize assembly and integration operations to ensure efficiency, precision, and quality across all vehicle assembly production processes.

• Develop and execute integration plans and schedules to meet delivery milestones and program objectives.

• Mentor assembly and integration teams, providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, transparency, and information sharing to drive team unity.

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to identify and resolve assembly and integration challenges, balancing day-to-day operations with strategic planning.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance integration processes, tooling, and performance metrics.

• Monitor assembly and integration performance and provide regular updates to senior management, demonstrating sound judgment and a clear understanding of how team actions impact business drivers and program success.

• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards, and proactively address opportunities and challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.

• Manage budget and resource allocation for assembly and integration activities.

• Support new product introductions and the scale-up of integration capabilities as programs evolve.

• Evaluate technical inputs and program criteria to make informed, quality-focused decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience

• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, with at least 5 years in a people management role

• Demonstrated experience leading complex production operations — precision mechanical assembly, integration, or equivalent processes in a high-consequence manufacturing environment

• Experience standing up or activating a new production work center or manufacturing line

• Proven ability to manage a production schedule and drive daily execution against it in a high-complexity, low-volume environment

• Experience working cross-functionally alongside Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in launch vehicle, spacecraft, or large-scale aerospace assembly

• Experience managing production operations through a first article build in an aerospace or defense program

• Background in lean manufacturing, flow-based production, or takt-time-driven assembly operations

• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems in a production planning context

• PMP or equivalent program management certification

Culture Statement

Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s 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 10,001 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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.