Director - Lunar Manufacturing Engineering

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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're 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!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It also supports Manufacturing and Supply Chain activities across all Blue Origin facilities.

Blue Origin is looking for qualified and motivated individuals to lead the team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting the production of the human-capable Lunar vehicle manufacturing. The focus of this Manufacturing Engineering leader role is to lead and support the talented team of Manufacturing Engineers in the manufacturing execution of all human-capable Lunar vehicles. This role includes overseeing build execution, translating engineering definition into manufacturing work instructions, and processing build non-conformances.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers responsible for manufacturing and production of lunar vehicles, subcomponents, or supporting hardware/tools.
• Build high-performing teams of top manufacturing talent, 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 requirements 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/tools.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.
• 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 work extended hours if required.
• Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, automotive or similar.
• 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 a 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 Jules, Windchill, and Creo software.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use various software tools to perform data analytics to understand and 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.

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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