Head of Factory Automation (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Blue Origin; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 162,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Stock options

PTO

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Manager, Factory Automation to lead a skilled team of engineers and technicians. You will drive the design, build, and deployment of high-rate automated systems across Blue Origin's manufacturing units.

You will ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while shaping technical direction and collaborating with cross-functional partners to align with business goals and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing teams of engineers/technicians delivering automated manufacturing systems.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience designing automated manufacturing systems.
• Hands-on involvement in design, build, installation, or commissioning of automation.
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for required status.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of automation engineers and technicians in design, build, and deployment of high-rate automated systems for aerospace components.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing automation team.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive alignment and streamline development and deployment.
• Manage resource allocation, schedules, and dependencies to deliver on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor risks and implement mitigation plans to protect commitments.
• Communicate status and risks to senior leadership; align with program goals.
• Champion design-for-automation principles across product teams.
• Define and manage scope of automation deliverables from requirements to acceptance.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Team leadership

Hands-on automation

Production automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MES/ERP/PLM

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Manager, Factory Automation to lead a skilled team of engineers and technicians. You will drive the design, build, and deployment of high-rate automated systems across Blue Origin's manufacturing units.

You will ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while shaping technical direction and collaborating with cross-functional partners to align with business goals and budgets.