Lunar Manufacturing & Assembly Leader

BLUE ORIGIN; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a dynamic Manager of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee Lunar Plant 2 Magellan production of core components and vehicle subassemblies. Lead teams, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Shifts: A | Mon-Fri (6am-2:30pm). Relocation not available. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor staff while optimizing production plans and budgets to achieve operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading a manufacturing or aerospace team.
• 5+ years as an individual contributor within manufacturing/aerospace.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, Military, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decisions.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or legally admitted refugee.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery schedules.
• Mentor manufacturing teams and foster teamwork and openness.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to address challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and metrics.
• Monitor production performance and report to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards; manage opportunities with urgency.
• Manage budget and resource allocation for manufacturing activities.
• Support new product introductions and scale up production capabilities.
• Evaluate inputs to make informed decisions with quality.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing

Aerospace

Operations planning

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a dynamic Manager of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee Lunar Plant 2 Magellan production of core components and vehicle subassemblies. Lead teams, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Shifts: A | Mon-Fri (6am-2:30pm). Relocation not available. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor staff while optimizing production plans and budgets to achieve operational excellence.