Sr Manager Lunar Manufacturing, Ops and Assembly Core Components

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, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for financial and operational execution of a portfolio supporting vehicles across the Business Unit. This role may be based in Merritt Island, FL or Kent, WA. This includes leading a skilled, interdisciplinary team across multiple sites across the Blue Enterprise. This is a hands-on position that requires the ability to communicate and execute tactical plans aligned to cost-effective strategies and key deliverables. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their leadership skills, technical expertise, and commitment to safety and quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Special Mentions Relocation provided Travel expected up to 50% of the time Kent WA or Merritt Island FL Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Champion safety always and first-time quality across all functions while growing and developing your team. Lead manufacturing operations to include manufacturing engineering, quality, tooling engineering, supply chain, and production execution for a portfolio of work centers across Blue Operations sites as required. Execute initiatives and strategies that deliver common components which are cost effective, high quality, and meet or exceed operational performance requirements supporting vehicle development programs within the Business Unit. Implement methods to increase engineering, production efficiency, quality, and productivity to include factory flow and higher throughput within existing floor space, improving first pass yield, increased overall output, improved learning curve, and improving supplier on-time delivery. Share key operational learnings and best practices to support improvement across Operations. Analyze processes and operations followed by implementing improvements for safety and quality that reduce unit cost and accelerate delivery schedules. Support the development and implementation of data-driven systems with a lean approach focused on delivering results. Leverage Blue Origin's Leadership Principles to cultivate a trusting, learning culture through continuous feedback, coaching, and development opportunities. Foster a "One Team Mindset." Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge in building or supporting successful production operations and contributing to change management initiatives that influence culture, define tools & processes, and improve competencies. BA or BS degree or equivalent experience with emphasis in Operations Management or Manufacturing Engineering. 6+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. Strong knowledge and applied experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. Experience leading, growing, and developing teams within an integrated supply chain organization. Solid knowledge in manufacturing, production, assembly, procurement, and logistics in a low-volume, high-complexity environment. Strong business acumen. Demonstrated experience challenging the status quo, driving change, and motivating individuals to develop and implement new ways of thinking and doing business. Underst…

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