Lunar Tank Manufacturing Director

Blue Origin; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks an experienced Manufacturing Director - Lunar Tanks to lead development, manufacturing, and delivery of pressure vessels for Lunar Cargo and Human Rated Landers. This hands-on leader oversees tank fabrication, testing, and readiness, driving safety, quality, and efficiency across facilities.

The role reports to the Vice President of Operations for Lunar Cargo Landers and is based at the Merritt Island, FL Rocket Park Manufacturing Complex.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of relevant engineering and manufacturing support experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing teams in R&D and production environments through rapid development cycles.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end responsibility for propellant tank manufacturing process development, from build and flow to inspection, cleaning, and test.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of Technicians, Welders, and Manufacturing Engineers.
• Drive collaborative manufacturing decision-making to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable processes.
• Champion DFMA/DFT, DFM initiatives, and design for manufacturability with Engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Safety culture

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Stir Friction Welding

VPPA Welding

Orbital Tube Welding

Manual Welding

Job description

Blue Origin LLC seeks an experienced Manufacturing Director - Lunar Tanks to lead development, manufacturing, and delivery of pressure vessels for Lunar Cargo and Human Rated Landers. This hands-on leader oversees tank fabrication, testing, and readiness, driving safety, quality, and efficiency across facilities.

The role reports to the Vice President of Operations for Lunar Cargo Landers and is based at the Merritt Island, FL Rocket Park Manufacturing Complex.