Aerospace Fabrication Operations Leader

Blue Origin; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) match

Stock options

PTO and holidays

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Manufacturing Operations Leader to manage a skilled team across aerospace manufacturing. You will develop production plans, drive efficiency and quality, and partner with engineering and supply chain to resolve production challenges.

Responsibilities include mentoring teams, optimizing processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across facilities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience managing a team within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, Military, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision-making and operational improvements.
• Proficiency in digital tools, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians of various skillsets.
• Lead and optimize manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery schedules.
• Mentor manufacturing teams, providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork and openness, and sharing information to foster unity.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to address manufacturing challenges, balancing day-to-day activities with strategic planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and metrics.
• Monitor production performance and provide regular updates to senior management, demonstrating sound judgment and understanding the impact of team actions on business drivers and adapting to industry changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards, and take initiative on opportunities and challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.
• Manage budget and resource allocation for manufacturing activities.
• Support new product introductions and scale up production capabilities.
• Evaluate inputs and criteria to make informed decisions with a focus on decision quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations optimization

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, Military, or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Manufacturing Operations Leader to manage a skilled team across aerospace manufacturing. You will develop production plans, drive efficiency and quality, and partner with engineering and supply chain to resolve production challenges.

Responsibilities include mentoring teams, optimizing processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across facilities.