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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 be the Senior Manager of Gen 2.0 Tank Fabrication, and will own the production execution of the most structurally complex and schedule-critical subsystem on the vehicle — the propellant tank. You will lead across Tank Fabrication, Dome Machining & Assembly, and Barrel Fabrication & Assembly, and you will be the single accountable production leader for the work centers that sit on the program's primary critical path.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Shifts available:
  • A Shift
• Interviews will include a technical assessment
  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Production Execution

• Lead all GS2 Gen 2.0 tank fabrication production operations across Horizon's Low Bay and High Bay, including Dome Machining Barrel Fabrication, Barrel Integration and Post-Proof NDT
• Develop and manage the production schedule to meet first-article build objectives and subsequent rate ramp targets.
• Own the production schedule from raw material receipt through tank proof test acceptance
• Execute rate ramp from Rate 12 (1/month) through Rate 60 (3/month) by Q3 2028 on to Rate 100 in 2029.

Bottleneck Ownership

• Identify production bottlenecks and implement capacity, tooling, and process solutions to meet demand.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Test, Facilities and Advanced Manufacturing teams to introduce new equipment, processes, and production systems into operations.
• Ensure production readiness of new work centers and systems, including planning, validation, and operational handoff.

Design-to-Production Interface

• Enforce design and interface control baselines to protect schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Act as the primary interface between Design Engineering and Production for assigned products, ensuring manufacturability, configuration control, and smooth design handoffs.
• Represent production operations in all tank-related design reviews through CDR and FDR

Team Building

• Plan and execute staffing ramp-up to support increasing production rates and facility activations.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, and production technicians.
• Establish and maintain standard work, operating procedures, quality gates, and shift structures for all assigned work centers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, with at least 4 years in a people management role
• Demonstrated experience leading production operations for large-scale metallic structures — aluminum alloy fabrication, friction stir welding (FSW), or equivalent precision welding processes strongly preferred
• Experience standing up or activating a new production work center or manufacturing line
• Proven ability to manage production schedules in a high-complexity, low-volume, high-consequence manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of NDT methods (UT, RT, PT) as applied to aerospace structural components
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems in a production planning context

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aluminum-lithium alloys (AL2050 or equivalent) in aerospace structural applications
• Background in cryogenic propellant tank fabrication, pressure vessel manufacturing, or launch vehicle structures
• Familiarity with Vertical Assembly Center (VAC) or large-diameter automated welding systems
• Experience managing production operations through a first article build in an aerospace or defense program
• Familiarity with ITS (Integrated Tooling System) or equivalent tooling lifecycle management systems
• PMP or equivalent program management certification

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.