Manager - Manufacturing Engineering NPI

Overview

Blue Origin Operations is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This role supports manufacturing and supply chain across all facilities, managing the transition of valve hardware to production and overseeing a team of engineering and manufacturing professionals.

As a leader, you will drive product excellence by improving assembly and test processes, mentoring staff, and managing metrics that align with best‑in‑class production throughput. You will also spearhead the strategic in sourcing of new manufacturing processes to reduce cost and lead time.

• Enable the success of a team of high‑impact Manufacturing Engineers.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and support.
• Work closely with each direct report to develop goals, career paths, and professional development.
• Establish roles, responsibilities, and accountability for all team members.
• Balance workflow and priorities across the team for multiple engine programs.
• Evaluate staffing requirements and grow the team by recruiting and hiring manufacturing engineers as needed.
• Coordinate with program managers, operations leaders, and Integrated Product Team Leads to meet design, build, and test objectives.
• Support the team in applying robust engineering fundamentals and processes for fabrication.
• Review and ensure compliance with company‑wide processes and command media.
• Define hardware preparation for test, qualification, and flight.
• Promote DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the design‑build‑test feedback loop.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply; Master of Science preferred).
• Experience managing people, projects, or programs.
• Strong coordination, personnel, and project management skills.
• Hands‑on experience in hardware manufacturing – casting, forging, additive manufacturing, welding, machining, cleaning, non‑destructive testing, tight‑tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing, and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Proven track record of developing new manufacturing processes and continuously improving existing processes.
• Ability to operate, make decisions, lead, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments.
• Understanding of product lifecycle management.
• 7+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficiency in engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization.

• LEAN certifications and society memberships.
• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Systems, or Manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in green‑field or brown‑field factory layouts and stand‑up.
• Experience supporting or generating capacity analysis.

WA applicants: $ – $. Other site ranges may differ.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% company match, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock options for full‑time employees (20 hrs/week or more).
• Paid time off: up to 4 weeks per year based on hours worked and 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Bonus and other incentive programs at the company’s discretion.

• Required for all positions:
  Blue’s Standard Background Check.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires presence on a military installation.
• Required for drivers of commercial motor vehicles with GVW ≥ 10,001 lbs or that transport hazardous materials: additional federal safety and drug/alcohol testing, CDL requirements, and other regulatory inspections.
• Required for certain profiles: ability to obtain and maintain a Merchant Mariner Credential, including drug testing and DOT physical.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or legally admitted refugee or asylum seeker.

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire and promote employees based on qualifications, performance, and abilities. We provide equal opportunities regardless of protected characteristics. For more information regarding criminal histories and Fair Chance laws, please see the relevant statutes.