Director - Lunar Manufacturing Engineering

About the Role

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. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance and includes manufacturing and supply‑chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Blue Origin is looking for qualified and motivated individuals to lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting the production of the human‑capable Lunar vehicle. This manufacturing engineering leader will drive the manufacturing execution of all human‑capable Lunar vehicles, overseeing build execution, translating engineering definition into manufacturing work instructions, and processing build non‑conformances.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for producing lunar vehicles or supporting hardware/tooling.
• Build high‑performing teams of talented manufacturing professionals, fostering a flexible organization that overcomes challenges as they arise.
• Guide teams through design development in the context of Lunar Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including build/flow, process, and manufacturing development.
• Aid Operations Leadership in facilitating effective decision‑making on complex, high‑impact scenarios.
• Provide focused, adaptive decision‑making in a high‑velocity aerospace production environment.
• Lead the development of fabrication specifications, acceptance & test plans, maintenance plans, and Statements of Work.
• Support requirement generation within IPTs, including establishing and maintaining Interface Control Models (ICMs).
• Support design trades to enable efficient design for manufacturability and operational excellence.
• Identify and develop critical manufacturing processes and steps required for assembly, integration, and testing of lunar vehicles or hardware/tooling.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant accredited fields.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering roles.
• 5+ years of experience creating manufacturing work instructions.
• Must be able to work second shift and have flexibility to move shifts as needed; open to extended hours if required.
• Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, automotive, or similar aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong background in fabrication processes: machining, welding, composites, assembly, and advanced metrology (CMM, laser scanning).
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and commissioning tooling/fixtures for manufacturing, assembly, or testing.
• Proficiency in PLM/MRP systems (Teamcenter, Windchill), BOM management, and reconciliation.
• Ability to oversee and guide root cause analysis efforts.
• Experience leading and managing teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in process definition, development, deployment, and improvement.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships in a heavily matrixed organizational structure.

• Master’s degree in engineering, project management, or related field.
• Manufacturing engineering experience on human‑rated aerospace vehicles and hazardous operations.
• Technical expertise across multiple hardware domains, including system assembly, bonding/adhesive and fastener application, machining/composite fabrication, and electrical/mechanical integration.
• Previous experience using JSL, Windchill, and Creo software.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use various software tools for data analytics to improve manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), compliance/audits, and corrective action protocols.
• Experience with manufacturing automation, digital work instructions, and advanced metrology tools.

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