Director of Equipment Maintenance

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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 is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As the Director of Equipment Maintenance, you will lead strategic equipment maintenance operations across the whole company, ensuring the organization operates with optimal functionality and efficiency. Your leadership will drive the improvement of operational performance, cost efficiency, and safety standards across the maintenance organization while aligning with company goals.

You will work with operations, automation engineering, reliability engineering, and equipment partners across Blue Origin to ensure our equipment runs at peak efficiency, maximum availability, and be instrumental to implementing Blue's manufacturing equipment strategy!

• Develop and implement data-driven equipment maintenance strategies and procedures to enhance performance, longevity, and reliability of automated equipment.
• Oversee the management of all maintenance schedules, ensuring timely and effective execution, measured against clearly defined metrics for success.
• Collaborate with reliability engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot and permanently resolve equipment issues.
• Develop and champion emerging technologies, such as AI (deep learning, LLMs), IoT, and sophisticated analytics to enhance day-to-day maintenance functions - accelerating the team.
• Manage the maintenance budgets, working with maintenance managers to optimize resource allocation and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits of equipment performance, recommending and implementing improvements.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance across all maintenance activities.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement in maintenance processes through the adoption of the latest technologies and practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in equipment maintenance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of maintenance management systems (CMMS) and practices.
• Experience with, and validated implementation in an industrial setting of Artificial Intelligence to accelerate maintenance functions.
• Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with in the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Certification in Maintenance Management or Reliability Engineering.
• Proficiency in maintenance software and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale projects and cross-functional teams.

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…