Manager - Ground System Fabrication

BLUE ORIGIN; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team that fabricates ground system piping and GSE hardware, mainly on the Launch Pad with support for test stands across sites.

You will guide technical teams in vacuum jacketed line fabrication, welding, coatings, cleaning, inspection, and testing while engaging new stakeholders, planning resources, and driving project execution to meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• B.S degree in Engineering or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with contract documents including plans, specs and code.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb stairs; perform in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to manage technically complex projects with independent judgment.
• Willingness to adapt to shifting requirements and constraints.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to obtain government installation badges.

Responsibilities

• Establish goals for the Manufacturing Engineering team supporting fabrication.
• Oversee fabrication operations for efficiency, compliance, and cost control.
• Lead stakeholder engagement from project intake to closeout.
• Develop long-term capabilities of fabrication facilities and team leadership.
• Manage work orders in ERP/MRP: create, release, track, close; ensure accurate materials data.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Welding/procedures

MS Office

Communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

B.S degree in Engineering or 5+ years experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

ASME/B31.3 piping knowledge

Contract documentation

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will act as the Manager leading a team supporting an in-house fabrication group that constructs ground system piping and GSE hardware located primarily on the Launch Pad but is also in support of test stands at Blue Origin’s sites.

This role requires an expertise in vacuum jacketed line fabrication, including weld procedure qualifications, personnel certifications, welding, cutting, coatings, cleaning, inspection, and testing. As the Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers, planners. This role will require engaging new project stakeholders, planning resources to meet project needs and supervising the team through project execution.

As a manager you will perform strategic cross organizational planning, estimating (cost/schedule), team goal setting, progress reporting and while managing across project priorities and performing deconfliction.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

• Establish goals for the MFG. Engineering team supporting fabrication.

• Oversee operations of fabrication team ensuring processes are optimized for effectiveness, compliance, and cost-efficiency.

• Stakeholder interface during new project intake, project execution, and closeout

• Establishing and growing long term capabilities of the fabrication team and facilities

• Administer protocols for monitoring production performance

• Developing the team to include the development of each leadership position, technical training of the workforce, and development of new leadership and technical talent

• Manage the complete work order lifecycle within ERP/MRP systems, including work order creation, release, tracking, and closure. Ensure accurate and timely material transactions, including material issues, transfers, receipts, returns, and inventory adjustments. Maintain accurate inventory records and transaction history to support production schedules, material availability, traceability, and overall operational efficiency.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualification:

• B.S degree in Engineering or alternatively 5+ years of relevant experience

• Experience with contract documents including plans, specifications and code

• Candidate must be able to lift/carry up to fifty pounds. Must be able to physically climb multiple flights stairs, withstand prolonged standing, and work in adverse weather conditions

• Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgment and personal initiative

• Recognize and act on opportunities; maintain flexibility to adjust as requirements shift or constraints change

• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Intermediate

• Candidate must be able to successfully apply for badging at a government installation

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Experience with project planning and controls

• Experience in the fabrication of piping systems per ASME/B31.3

• Experience working with DOD, USAF, and/or NASA

• Experience in the aerospace (orbital launch vehicle) sector

• Experience working to AFSPCMAN 91-710 range requirements

• Experience with Launch GSE Operations

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiantive Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.