Manager - New Glenn Manufacturing Engineering

Jobs via Dice; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead and mentor a diverse team. The role focuses on ensuring high manufacturing quality, developing processes, and influencing composites fabrication strategy while contributing directly to groundbreaking space explorations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid Time Off: Up to 4 weeks/year plus holidays

Discretionary bonuses based on contributions

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, leadership, or project management roles.
• Experience with launch vehicle, spacecraft, satellite, or aircraft manufacturing.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Planners.
• Perform capacity analysis and evaluate staffing.
• Develop and deploy manufacturing methods to improve quality.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Capacity Management

SAFE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted 3 days ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

On Site

Full Time

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• SAFE
• Capacity Management
• Drawing
• Satellite

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 includes Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, Security, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact space exploration and requires your commitment to safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling our vision of millions living and working in space for Earth's benefit.

In this role

You will lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Planners supporting the design and fabrication of New Glenn's composite products. You will influence the team's impact by shaping composites fabrication strategy, interacting with the vehicle to improve design for manufacturability, and solving technical problems.

We seek someone with technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality, passionate about our mission and vision.

Responsibilities:

• Enable and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Planners.
• Perform capacity analysis, evaluate staffing, and hire strong candidates.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to ensure high manufacturing quality.
• Develop and deploy manufacturing methods to improve quality, reduce costs, and optimize schedules.
• Manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware.
• Review engineering drawings and improve manufacturability.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain hardware configuration and pedigree.
• Develop project plans, manage risks, and resolve issues.
• Work independently to meet long-term objectives and solve technical challenges.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with launch vehicle, spacecraft, satellite, or aircraft manufacturing.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, leadership, or project management roles.
• Experience mentoring engineers.
• Proven technical depth in product leadership and project management.
• Experience across product lifecycle stages.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to build trust and promote inclusion.
• Ability to work with diverse teams across locations.

Desired:

• Experience managing dynamic organizations, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and facilities.
• Previous managerial roles with technical project management responsibility.

Culture Statement

If you don't meet all desired qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We value authenticity and diversity and believe you might be the perfect fit for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations & Background Checks

Background checks are required. Certain roles may require additional security or compliance checks, especially for roles on military installations or involving hazardous materials.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, parental leave, disability, 401(k), and education support.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 4 weeks/year plus holidays.
• Discretionary bonuses based on contributions and company results.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

Applicants requiring accommodations or seeking information on our Affirmative Action Plans can contact us.

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About Blue Origin, LLC

Our Mission

To increase access to space through reusable rockets.

Our Vision

Creating a future where millions live and work in space, benefiting Earth.