Manager - Manufacturing Engineering & Technology

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 the Role We are a 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 toward 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 Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, you will lead a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers dedicated to translating engineering intent into flight-ready hardware. You will set the strategic direction for manufacturing processes, champion a culture of continuous improvement, and serve as the critical bridge between engineering design, operations, and program leadership. This is a highly visible leadership role that requires equal parts technical depth, people leadership, and operational execution. If you are energized by building strong teams, solving hard problems, and making a direct contribution to human spaceflight, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do People Leadership & Team Development 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 Foster a psychologically safe, inclusive, and high-accountability team culture aligned with Blue Origin's core values Identify skills gaps within the team and develop targeted training and development plans to close them Manage headcount planning, capacity forecasting, and staffing decisions in partnership with program and operations leadership Strategic Manufacturing Direction Define and own the manufacturing engineering strategy for your product area, aligning with broader program goals and company objectives Lead the identification, development, and deployment of advanced rocket manufacturing processes that improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequences and schedules Champion Design for Manufacturability (DFMA) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) across your team, ensuring a robust feedback loop between design, build, and test Establish and maintain a roadmap for manufacturing process maturation from development through production Drive make-versus-buy analysis and provide manufacturing engineering inputs to program and supply chain decisions Operational Execution & Oversight Hold accountability for cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule performance of hardware across the full manufacturing lifecycle Oversee the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing work instructions covering receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment Ensure engineering drawing reviews are completed rigorously and that final manufacturing approvals are granted with appropriate technical oversight Lead and govern process control measures, driving evaluation and improvement through statistical analysis Oversee the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of custom manufacturing equipment Direct proper material handling and packaging standards to protect hardware throughout build and test operations Quality, Risk & Continuou…

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