Project Manager - II

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Project Manager II for the 9 EngineMidModule to ensure hardware availability and on-time manufacturing for the New Glenn program. The role bridges engineering and supply chain, using data-driven decisions to manage risks and maintain solid material readiness.

Responsibilities include deriving schedule insights from multiple inputs, implementing AI/Databricks-based data solutions, and coordinating across Engineering, Planning, and Manufacturing to resolve material

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering change management and configuration control processes.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and technical procurement specifications.
• Experience with Databricks, AI, SQL, and/or other programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain metrics for quick schedule blocker identification and data-driven decision making, integrating inputs from engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Develop and implement data engineering solutions using AI/Databricks tools to enhance visibility into technical material readiness.
• Validate MRP demand signals, resolving eBOM-mBOM mismatches and ensuring alignment with engineering requirements and build strategy.
• Ensure alignment with program-level tracking of design and schedule performance.
• Utilize data to identify and kick off mitigation for critical program schedule risks.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing organizations to resolve technical issues affecting material flow, maintain clean and consistent data.

Skills

Data analytics

Engineering change management

MRP systems

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field

Tools

Databricks

SQL

ERP systems

BI tools

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

New Glenn is building the road to space. The Project Manager II for the 9 EngineMidModule is responsible for ensuring hardware availability within need time for our flight and qual article. This role maintains end-to-end planning and procurement signal flow for critical components, eliminating false demand, aligning MRP with P6 forecasts, and enabling on-time manufacturing and launch readiness. The position bridges engineering and supply chain disciplines to provide, data-driven decision making and systematic risk management for this mission-critical vehicle subsystem.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain metrics for quick schedule blocker identification and data-driven decision making, integrating inputs from engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Develop and implement data engineering solutions using AI/Databricks tools to enhance visibility into technical material readiness
• Validate MRP demand signals, resolvingeBOM-mBOMmismatches and ensuring alignment with engineering requirementsandbuild strategy.
• Ensure alignment with program-level tracking of design and schedule performance
• Utilize data to identify and kick off mitigation for critical program schedule risks
• Coordinate across Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing organizations to resolve technical issues affecting material flow, maintain clean and consistentdata.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of engineering change management and configuration control processes
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and technical procurement specifications
• Experience with databricks, AI, SQL, and/or other programming lanaguages
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and aerospace materials/processes requirements
• Experience with project scheduling tools and technical timeline management
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize technical data into actionable insights
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts across diverse functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical data analysis tools

Preferred and Qualifications Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field 3+years of engineering project experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to use data to drive actions
• Experience managing technical aspects of procurement for complex aerospace systems or assemblies
• Track record of applying engineering principles to supply chain and material readiness challenges
• Experience with ERP systems and technical data management platforms
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards, manufacturing processes, and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated skill in technical risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Experience applying data analytics(e.g., SQL, Databricks, BI tools)to improve engineering and procurement processes

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.

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, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people based on their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that champions trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities.

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $91,852.00 - $128,592.45

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.

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 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affinitive 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. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.