Sr. Director- Manufacturing, Operations Production

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 Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

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.

Blue Origin is actively building its senior manufacturing and operations leadership team across multiple sites. We are seeking an experienced Sr. 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:

Provides senior leadership across production operations including structural fabrication, thermal protection systems, systems integration, testing, and final assembly for Blue Origin’s 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.

• 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

• Bachelor's 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

• Master's 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…