Senior Manager, Precision Cleaning

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. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will support the development of launch vehicles and lunar landers. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. The Precision Cleaning Facility (PCF) at Rocket Park is a 24x7 shared service center for the whole company. It provides gross cleaning, precision cleaning, chemical processing, passivation, and cleanliness verification for flight and ground hardware on New Glenn and other Blue Origin programs. As Senior Manager of the PCF, you will lead managers, shift leaders, and precision cleaning technicians on every shift. You will own the facility's safety, quality, throughput, schedule, and budget. You will also set the facility's technical and operational direction and build an organization that can scale with program demand. You will work with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production customers to deliver clean, compliant hardware on time. Special Mentions Relocation provided Travel expected up to 10% of the time Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead a team of managers, shift leaders, and technicians who perform precision cleaning, chemical processing, passivation, and cleanliness verification across all shifts, including nights and weekends. Own PCF safety performance. Ensure all team members follow work instructions, quality requirements, chemical handling procedures, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements in a hazardous-materials environment. Build and execute production plans, capacity projections, and resource projections that meet program delivery schedules. Report facility schedule status and hardware deliveries to customers and senior leadership. Manage the full employee life cycle: recruiting, hiring, performance management, coaching, training, and career development. Set a high hiring bar and develop the next generation of PCF leaders. Ensure all products meet quality standards and released engineering requirements. Lead root cause and corrective action on escapes and nonconformances. Drive continuous improvement in cycle time, setup time, throughput, and cost. Define and track department key performance indicators (KPIs) and use the data to make decisions. Manage the PCF capital and operating budgets, including monthly operating spend, labor hours, overtime, and on-time delivery of capital and facility projects. Ensure chemical baths, tools, and equipment are prepared, monitored, maintained, and calibrated, and that consumables are stocked to support production. Maintain all PCF programs, including Safety, 5S, Lean, foreign object debris (FOD) prevention, and cleanliness controls. Keep training records accurate and current. Support new product introduction and grow the facility's capability and capacity to meet future program demand. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or a related field, or equivalent military or professional experience. 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or operations environment. 5+ years of people management experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment, including managing managers or shift leaders and leading teams across multiple sh…

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