Director - New Glenn Operations and Manufacturing

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 is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. About Blue Origin We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. These positions will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. 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. As the Director for New Glenn Manufacturing at Blue Origin’s Rocket Park Complex in Merritt Island, FL, this role will have a direct impact on the success of Blue’s mission. We are looking for senior leaders 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. About This Opportunity Blue Origin is actively building its senior manufacturing and operations leadership team across multiple sites. We are seeking an experienced Director with a strong aerospace background to lead high-performing teams in support of our rocket production program. This role will span the following functional areas: Manufacturing and Integration Provides senior leadership across production operations including structural fabrication, thermal protection systems, systems integration, testing, and final assembly for Blue Origin’s booster manufacturing. Responsible for establishing and maintaining process controls, driving production efficiency, and ensuring safe, repeatable spaceflight hardware delivery at all stages of the product lifecycle. This role will also provide leadership across integration operations supporting the assembly and verification of complex space systems, launch vehicles, and propulsion hardware. Accountable for coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure the safe, on-time integration of hardware in alignment with engineering requirements, mission assurance standards, and program milestones. Key Responsibilities: Leaders across these functional areas are expected to: Lead and develop teams of Managers, Senior Managers, and Directors driving manufacturing and operations execution across space and propulsion programs Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all functional teams Own departmental KPIs, budgets, staffing plans, and capital project portfolios Partner with Program Management, Site Leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to meet production schedules and customer expectations Drive process definition, development, deployment, and improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and root cause analysis Collaborate with engineering teams to advance Design for Manufacturability principles and accelerate the transition from development to production Implement and mature production frameworks that support world-class manufacturing capabilities Communicate and enforce mission assurance and safety principles throughout the organization Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor talent at all levels of the organization Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience 15 or more years of progressive experience in aerospace manufacturing or a closely related indust…

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