Aerospace Assembly & Manufacturing Ops Manager

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is hiring a Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly Manager to lead the Assembly & Integration team at Lunar Plant 1 in Merritt Island, FL. You will drive execution of complex manufacturing operations, manage a team of technicians, and collaborate with engineering, quality and supply chain to optimize workflows and meet milestones.

You will guide budgets and resources, ensure safety and quality compliance, and support new product introductions as programs evolve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, with at least 5 years in a people management role.
• Experience leading complex production operations—precision mechanical assembly, integration, or equivalent processes in a high-consequence manufacturing environment.
• Experience standing up or activating a new production work center or manufacturing line.
• Proven ability to manage a production schedule and drive daily execution against it in a high-complexity, low-volume environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally alongside Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize assembly and integration operations to ensure efficiency, precision, and quality across all vehicle assembly production processes.
• Develop and execute integration plans and schedules to meet delivery milestones and program objectives.
• Mentor assembly and integration teams, providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, transparency, and information sharing to drive team unity.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to identify and resolve assembly and integration challenges, balancing day-to-day operations with strategic planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance integration processes, tooling, and performance metrics.
• Monitor assembly and integration performance and provide regular updates to senior management, demonstrating sound judgment and a clear understanding of how team actions impact business drivers and program success.

Skills

People management

Manufacturing operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Blue Origin is hiring a Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly Manager to lead the Assembly & Integration team at Lunar Plant 1 in Merritt Island, FL. You will drive execution of complex manufacturing operations, manage a team of technicians, and collaborate with engineering, quality and supply chain to optimize workflows and meet milestones.

You will guide budgets and resources, ensure safety and quality compliance, and support new product introductions as programs evolve.