Lunar Tank Manufacturing Leader

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Director - Lunar Tanks to lead the development, manufacturing, and delivery of pressure vessels for Lunar Cargo and Human Rated Landers. This executive role oversees tank fabrication, testing, and operational readiness at the Merritt Island, FL site.

The ideal candidate will be a technically credible, results-driven leader who aligns manufacturing efficiency with continuous improvement while upholding Blue Origin's safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing engineering from an accredited university.
• 15+ years in engineering and manufacturing support.
• Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing teams in high‑stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end tank manufacturing process development, from build to test.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of Technicians, Welders, and Manufacturing Engineers.
• Drive safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing processes with robust testing strategies.
• Champion DFx principles to reduce cost and cycle time without compromising safety or quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering early to support DFM initiatives.

Skills

Tank manufacturing

Welding tech leadership

DFX DFMA DFT

Program management

MS Office/Windchill/PLM

Education

BS Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Windchill

PLM

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Director - Lunar Tanks to lead the development, manufacturing, and delivery of pressure vessels for Lunar Cargo and Human Rated Landers. This executive role oversees tank fabrication, testing, and operational readiness at the Merritt Island, FL site.

The ideal candidate will be a technically credible, results-driven leader who aligns manufacturing efficiency with continuous improvement while upholding Blue Origin's safety-first culture.