Director - Materials & Processes (m&p), Kent/hsv

Blue Origin

Kent, WA, US
Base: $218,262.00 - $305,566.80 (wa); bonus/equity...
10+ years people management experience
$1m annual budget authority
Materials and manufacturing engineering lifecycle
The Director of Materials & Processes will lead teams across 10+ materials and manufacturing process laboratories at multiple sites while overseeing automation and AI initiatives

Job Summary

  • The Director of Materials & Processes will lead teams across 10+ materials and manufacturing process laboratories at multiple sites while overseeing automation and AI initiatives.
  • This role requires developing succession plans, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and driving cross-functional collaboration to resolve complex materials engineering challenges.
  • Blue Origin offers competitive compensation including stock options, up to four weeks of paid time off, and relocation assistance for this position based in Kent, WA.

Matching Summary

The Director of Materials & Processes will lead teams across 10+ materials and manufacturing process laboratories at multiple sites while overseeing automation and AI initiatives.

Salary

Base: $218,262.00 - $305,566.80 (WA); Bonus/Equity: Stock options for all regular employees; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 5%, Education Support Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years people management experience
  • $1M annual budget authority
  • Materials and manufacturing engineering lifecycle
  • Advanced manufacturing and materials characterization
  • Strategic initiative implementation
  • Technical standards across business units

Nice-to-have

  • Additive manufacturing knowledge
  • Cryogenic systems experience
  • Radiation effects on materials
  • Organizational change leadership
  • Collaborative relationship building
  • Automation and AI in labs

Key Requirements

  • B.S. in engineering
  • Minimum 10 years people management experience
  • U.S. citizen or national status required

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum

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