Head of Spacecraft Manufacturing & Operations

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin’s Explorer Facility in Huntsville seeks a Director of Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly to lead high‑volume fabrication, machining, and integration for BE‑4 engines. You will drive safety, quality, and cost‑effective production across multiple shops, with a strong emphasis on Lean and Six Sigma.

The role requires a veteran leader with 10+ years in manufacturing, a BA/BS in a related field, and the ability to develop teams, implement data‑driven systems, and partner across quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or Manufacturing Engineering with a history of progressive responsibility.
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma expertise.
• Experience leading large teams within a multi-business unit and integrated supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-volume manufacturing operations across all fabrication areas at the Explorer Facility in Huntsville.
• Direct initiatives that deliver cost-effective, high-quality operational performance for orbital launch vehicle development.
• Implement methods to increase production efficiency and productivity across floor space.
• Propagate key operational learnings to drive continuous improvement across Explorer Facility operations.
• Champion safety and first-time quality and develop your team at all levels.
• Analyze processes at micro and macro levels to reduce unit cost and accelerate throughput.
• Oversee data-driven systems with a lean approach to deliver measurable results.
• Leverage Leadership Principles to foster a One Team Mindset across sites and partners.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Cross-functional

Operations Management

Education

BA/BS in Operations Management

Tools

MES

PLM

Job description

Blue Origin’s Explorer Facility in Huntsville seeks a Director of Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly to lead high‑volume fabrication, machining, and integration for BE‑4 engines. You will drive safety, quality, and cost‑effective production across multiple shops, with a strong emphasis on Lean and Six Sigma.

The role requires a veteran leader with 10+ years in manufacturing, a BA/BS in a related field, and the ability to develop teams, implement data‑driven systems, and partner across quality,