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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As the Vice President of Engines Manufacturing, you will be responsible for financial and operational results for the Huntsville, AL and Kent, WA. Blue Engines Manufacturing operations. This requires the ability to communicate the vision, strategy and tactical application of cost-effective strategies and key deliverables.

The multi-site Execution Leader is responsible and accountable for tactical and strategic operational execution and financial results for all Blue Manufacturing Programs established to support engine Manufacturing in Huntsville and Kent. This includes leading a skilled, interdisciplinary team, responsible for the production execution of Engine Program BE3U and BE4 product models and any other engine variants as well as potential Advanced Development Programs that are to be built in Huntsville and Kent. This Executive will partner closely with all Operations Execution Leaders sharing lessons learned and standard processes. Furthermore, this leader will partner closely with all collaborators within the Operations Organization ensuring current and future programs meet commitments with safety and quality at the forefront, including make/buy decisions, new tooling technologies and company strategies always fostering a continuous improvement mentality.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct initiatives and strategies that deliver cost effective, high quality, operational excellence that produce development and flight engines of launch systems for spaceflight.
• Propagate key operational takeaways and standard methodologies to support improvement across the Blue enterprise.
• Champion the overall production for existing and new programs while growing and developing your team at all levels.
• Analyzing processes and operations at the micro and macro levels followed by implementing high impact improvements for safety, cost savings, and other means to accelerate progress.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a data driven systems for scheduling, planning, reporting through dashboards and metrics.
• Develop and maintain positive customer interface interactions, ensuring effective communication and seamless collaboration between internal teams and external clients to meet project objectives and enhance overall customer satisfaction.
• Leverage Blue Origin’s Leadership Principles to cultivate a trusting, learning culture of leaders through continuous feedback, coaching and robust development opportunities.

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!

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree or equivalent experience with emphasis in Operation Management or Manufacturing Engineering and progressive responsibility increases.
• 15 proven years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading, managing and growing a diverse team on fast-paced projects.
• Understands how to create and manage work cell standard work and track deviation from that standard work.
• Solid understanding and applied experiences in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Toyota Production System methods that drive standardization, continuous improvement and improve flow and throughput of products.
• Experience managing capital improvements and layout.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizations through large-scale change management initiatives that influence culture, define tools & processes and improve competencies.
• Highly effective and professional verbal and written communication skills with team, internal customers and suppliers that includes a strong focus on teamwork and internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to work multi-functionally within a geographically disperse organization.
• A demeanor of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
• 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.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20+ years proven experience in manufacturing experience in aerospace or a closely related industry, such as launch vehicles, aircraft, helicopters, automotive, excavation, mining, energy, or shipbuilding.
• Master’s degree in engineering, operation, or business is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of materials management theories, processes and practices.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, integration processes, systems engineering practices, test, quality and configuration management systems.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution System and Product Lifecycle Manufacturing systems a plus.

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

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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 on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters 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 for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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