GSPA Launch OPs Engineering Manager

Application close date:
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 are 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.

Manager – Mission & Flight Operations (Launch Operations). This role is part of Blue Origin Operations and is responsible for Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance support across all Blue Origin facilities.

• Enable the success of a team comprised of high‑impact Manufacturing Engineers.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and support with engineers to develop goals, career paths, and ensure professional development.
• Establish roles, responsibilities, and accountability for all team members.
• Ensure workflow and priorities are balanced across the team.
• Evaluate staffing requirements and grow the team by recruiting and hiring top‑performing manufacturing engineers (as needed).
• Coordinate and work closely with program managers, operations leaders, and Integrated Product Team Leads to meet design, build, and test objectives.
• Support the team in applying robust, consistent, and reliable engineering fundamentals and processes in support of launch integration processes.
• Create required data‑gathering tools for tracking and improving the team performance.
• Review and understand company‑wide processes and command media to ensure proper compliance.
• Help your team define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight.
• Promote DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.
• Engage in Manufacturing Bill of Materials (BOM) creation and maintenance and product structure definition.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (or other relevant fields). Master of Science preferred.
• Experience managing people, projects, or programs.
• Strong coordination, personnel, and project‑management skills.
• Experience in hardware manufacturing, including castings, forgings, additive manufacturing, welding, machining, cleaning, non‑destructive testing methods, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing, and Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software.
• Proven experience and a successful track record of developing new manufacturing processes and continuously improving existing processes.
• Ability to operate, make decisions, lead, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments.
• Understanding of the entire product lifecycle management.
• 7+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing‑engineering experience.
• Proficiency in engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, short‑term disability, long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.

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