Manager - Operations Reliability Engineering

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 138,138 - 218,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Operations Reliability Engineering Manager for Production to own the reliability of New Glenn, engines, and factory operations. You will lead a hands-on engineering team that develops and improves manufacturing processes, hardens critical tooling, and eliminates recurring production issues affecting launch rate, safety, and cost.

Responsibilities include leading REL engineers on the floor, defining the reliability roadmap, and partnering with Manufacturing Engineering,

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field required; strong background in hardware manufacturing environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and delivering reliability improvements in production settings.
• Familiarity with reliability tooling and quantitative root-cause analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Operations Reliability Engineers embedded in production value streams.
• Own the reliability roadmap for production processes, tooling, and GSE.
• Use data (downtime, delays, scrap, rework) to identify high-risk processes and prioritize improvements.
• Drive root-cause and corrective actions; ensure systemic fixes and verification.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to design and roll out process and tooling changes.
• Define requirements, acceptance criteria, checkouts, and maintenance strategies for critical factory equipment.
• Track reliability and flow metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Reliability engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Problem solving

Shop floor collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in engineering or related field

Tools

FMEA

FRACAS

SPC

Aerospace tooling knowledge

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!

Join our Luxembourg team where your expertise directly contributes to humanity's greatest adventure, while maintaining the work-life harmony that makes great engineering possible. Be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture where safety and technical excellence drive every decision as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight from the heart of Europe.

As Operations Reliability Engineering Manager for Production, you will own the reliability of New Glenn, Engines, and Lunar Permanence factory operations. You will lead a hands‑on engineering team that develops and improves manufacturing processes, hardens critical tooling and equipment, and eliminates recurring production issues that impact launch rate, safety, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Operations Reliability Engineers (ORE) embedded in production value streams.
• Own the reliability roadmap for production processes, tooling, and GSE that materially affect production rate and vehicle risk.
• Use downtime, delay, scrap, and rework data to identify high‑risk processes and prioritize improvement work.
• Direct root cause and corrective action for significant production events; ensure fixes are systemic and verified.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to design, validate, and roll out process, work instruction, and tooling changes.
• Define and maintain requirements, acceptance criteria, checkouts, and maintenance strategies for critical factory equipment.
• Track and communicate a small set of reliability and flow metrics for production; drive continuous improvement against them.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, test, or operations engineering in a complex hardware environment.
• 2+ years leading engineers or technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience improving process/tooling reliability, uptime, or throughput.
• Ability to work daily on the shop floor and collaborate closely with technicians and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace integration and refurbishment.
• Familiarity with reliability and operational excellence tools and processes (e.g. FMEA, FRACAS, SPC)
• Proven track record of driving cross‑functional change and closing recurring issues.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to support off‑shift or weekend work during critical builds or investigations.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

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 (CDL drivers only), 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 Affiliateative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.