Avionics Manufacturing Leader — Spaceflight Innovation

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks a Director of Avionics to lead avionics development and production across facilities. You will drive strategic vision, manage process improvements, and expand manufacturing capacity for electro/mechanical systems, power distribution, safety systems, and batteries.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing leadership within aerospace or related fields, strong project management, and a track record of delivering complex production upgrades.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or manufacturing; Masters or MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing (launch vehicles, spacecraft, aircraft, etc).
• Strong understanding of fabrication and integration processes, systems engineering, test, quality and configuration management.
• 7+ years managing large budgets or P&L at department/program level.
• 7+ years project management, schedule management, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in process definition, development, deployment, and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for avionics at Blue Origin.
• Align avionics initiatives with company goals and customer needs.
• Oversee new avionics manufacturing processes and technologies; ensure quality.
• Increase production capabilities and efficiency of avionics manufacturing.
• Implement cycle time reduction strategies to improve delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with program teams to qualify manufacturing capabilities.
• Engage stakeholders; communicate progress, challenges, and successes.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Lead and develop a high-performing avionics team; mentor managers.
• Plan and deliver new manufacturing capacity and capabilities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Manufacturing operations

Communication

Education

BS in engineering or manufacturing

Masters or MBA is a plus

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Blue Origin LLC seeks a Director of Avionics to lead avionics development and production across facilities. You will drive strategic vision, manage process improvements, and expand manufacturing capacity for electro/mechanical systems, power distribution, safety systems, and batteries.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing leadership within aerospace or related fields, strong project management, and a track record of delivering complex production upgrades.