Lunar Production & Assembly Leader

Blue Origin LLC; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Education support

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee Lunar Core Components and Vehicle Subassembly production at Lunar Plant 2 Magellan. You will lead teams, optimize operations, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to deliver high-quality spaceflight hardware.

The role requires 3+ years of team leadership in manufacturing or aerospace, plus 5+ years as an individual contributor, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong data skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing a team within manufacturing or aerospace.
• 5+ years of experience as an individual contributor in manufacturing or aerospace.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, Military, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decisions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces.

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 company standards; manage budget and resources.
• Support new product introductions and scale up production capabilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Windows & MS Office

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee Lunar Core Components and Vehicle Subassembly production at Lunar Plant 2 Magellan. You will lead teams, optimize operations, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to deliver high-quality spaceflight hardware.

The role requires 3+ years of team leadership in manufacturing or aerospace, plus 5+ years as an individual contributor, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong data skills.