Manager Lunar - Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly

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 (7 am‑4:30 pm)

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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