Lunar Operations - Manager - Manufacturing Engineers

Overview

Application Close Date:
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 seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineering Managers to lead teams advancing human spaceflight through innovative manufacturing solutions at Blue Origin. In these key roles, you will oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing processes—including design for manufacturability, work instruction creation, tooling procurement and development, process planning, and configuration of efficient work cells.

You will collaborate within integrated product teams, working closely with design, quality, tooling, facilities, logistics, operations, and project management to deliver high-quality lunar vehicles and hardware on aggressive timelines. The ideal candidates will be hands-on leaders with strong technical acumen and a record of driving continuous improvement in dynamic environments.

This is a pooling requisition for current and anticipated openings across multiple Lunar teams and shifts. Candidates will be matched to the right roles as needs are identified.

• Shift: A | Mon-Fri (8am-5pm)
• Location:
  
  Space Coast, FL
• Relocation:
  Available
• Travel:
  Up to 10% for training and support activities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers responsible for manufacturing and production of lunar vehicles, subcomponents, or supporting hardware/tooling.
• 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/tooling.

• Manufacturing Leadership & Operations:
  Leads engineers to build robust processes, enforce quality, and optimize supply chains; improves efficiency and mission assurance.
• Cryogenic, Thermal, and Fluidic Systems Manufacturing:
  Fabrication and assembly of cryogenic, thermal, and fluidic hardware with emphasis on assembly, hazardous operations, and testing.
• Crew, Life Support, and Mechanisms Integration:
  Fabrication plans, work instructions, and testing for life support subsystems.
• Advanced Solar Arrays & Electronic Components Manufacturing:
  Panel/wing fabrication, cell assembly, testing, metrology; expertise in electronics and space power systems.
• Tooling, Automation, & Process Innovation:
  Development and implementation of tools, fixtures, and automation; CAD and metrology skills; continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (or related field) from an accredited university
• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering roles
• 3+ years of experience creating English work instructions
• Must be able to work second shift and have flexibility to move shifts…