Director Of Manufacturing, Operations & Assembly

Blue Origin

Not specified; not specified; benefits include med...
Not specified (assumed on-site or hybrid based on industry standards).
8+ years systems engineering on launch vehicles
Manage direct reports and technical teams
Develop operations lifecycle and maintenance requirements
Blue Origin is seeking a Director of Manufacturing, Operations & Assembly to oversee the operations and integration of New Glenn, a reusable launch vehicle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering, leadership, and a commitment to a safety-first culture in the space industry

Job Summary

  • This role directly impacts the history of space exploration by developing safe and repeatable operations for the New Glenn heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle.
  • The successful candidate will manage a team of engineers responsible for authoring critical operations documents, establishing system redlines, and ensuring vehicle maintainability throughout the value chain.
  • Blue Origin offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, up to four weeks of paid time off, and stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.

Matching Summary

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Blue Origin is seeking a Director of Manufacturing, Operations & Assembly to oversee the operations and integration of New Glenn, a reusable launch vehicle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering, leadership, and a commitment to a safety-first culture in the space industry.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 5%, Stock Options, and Paid Time Off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years systems engineering on launch vehicles
  • Manage direct reports and technical teams
  • Develop operations lifecycle and maintenance requirements
  • Lead design integration trade studies for mission phases
  • Review and approve operating requirements across subsystems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with anomaly investigations
  • Familiarity with Primavera P6 scheduling software
  • Hands-on experience maintaining or servicing launch vehicles
  • Ability to lead in ambiguous environments
  • Strong background in systems test and analysis

Key Requirements

  • Minimum B.S. degree in Engineering or related discipline
  • 8+ years of proven Systems Engineering on launch vehicles
  • 4+ years of managing direct reports and projects
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident (Green Card holder)

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