Rocket Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering leader to guide a team through development to production. You will own the engineering strategy, drive DFMA and PFMEA, and partner with program leadership to optimize cost, quality, and schedules.

The role emphasizes building a high-accountability, inclusive culture, coaching teams, and delivering measurable improvements across manufacturing processes and readiness for flight hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience after graduation.
• 2+ years of direct people management or formal technical leadership experience.
• Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing new manufacturing processes from concept to production.
• Experience leading RCA investigations and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a team of manufacturing engineers across varying levels of experience and seniority.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and conduct formal performance reviews.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Performance management

Data-driven decisions

Education

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering leader to guide a team through development to production. You will own the engineering strategy, drive DFMA and PFMEA, and partner with program leadership to optimize cost, quality, and schedules.

The role emphasizes building a high-accountability, inclusive culture, coaching teams, and delivering measurable improvements across manufacturing processes and readiness for flight hardware.