Lunar Vehicle Subassembly Leader

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a dynamic Manager of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee Lunar Core Components and Vehicle Subassembly at Lunar Plant 2 Magellan. Lead teams to achieve operational excellence while collaborating with engineering, quality, and supply chain to continuously improve manufacturing operations.

The candidate will drive planning, resource management, and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and scale-up of production capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, Military, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing a team in manufacturing or aerospace.
• 5+ years of experience as an individual contributor in manufacturing or aerospace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision-making and operational improvements.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery schedules.
• Mentor manufacturing teams, providing guidance and fostering teamwork and openness.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to address manufacturing challenges, balancing day-to-day activities with strategic planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and metrics.
• Monitor production performance and provide regular updates to senior management, demonstrating sound judgment and understanding the impact of team actions on business drivers and adapting to industry changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards, and take initiative on opportunities and challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.
• Manage budget and resource allocation for manufacturing activities.
• Support new product introductions and scale up production capabilities.
• Evaluate inputs and criteria to make informed decisions with a focus on decision quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing/aerospace or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a dynamic Manager of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee Lunar Core Components and Vehicle Subassembly at Lunar Plant 2 Magellan. Lead teams to achieve operational excellence while collaborating with engineering, quality, and supply chain to continuously improve manufacturing operations.

The candidate will drive planning, resource management, and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and scale-up of production capabilities.