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…