Lunar Operations - Manager - Manufacturing Engineers

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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. We are seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineering Managers to lead teams advancing human spaceflight through innovative manufacturing solutions at Blue Origin.

In these key roles, you will oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing processes-including design for manufacturability, work instruction creation, tooling procurement and development, process planning, and configuration of efficient work cells. You will collaborate within integrated product teams, working closely with design, quality, tooling, facilities, logistics, operations, and project management to deliver high-quality lunar vehicles and hardware on aggressive timelines. The ideal candidates will be hands-on leaders with strong technical acumen and a record of driving continuous improvement in dynamic environments.

Position Specific Details:

• Shift: A | Mon-Fri (8am-5pm)
• Location: Space Coast, FL
• Relocation: Available
• Travel: Up to 10% for training and support activities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers responsible for manufacturing and production of lunar vehicles, subcomponents, or supporting hardware/tooling.
• Build high-performing teams of top manufacturing talent, fostering a flexible organization that overcomes challenges as they arise.
• Guide teams through design development in the context of Lunar Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including build/flow, process, and manufacturing development.
• Aid Operations Leadership in facilitating effective decision-making on complex, high-impact scenarios.
• Provide focused, adaptive decision-making in a high-velocity aerospace production environment.
• Lead the development of fabrication specifications, acceptance & test plans, maintenance plans, and Statements of Work.
• Support requirements generation within IPTs, including establishing and maintaining Interface Control Models (ICMs).
• Support design trades to enable efficient design for manufacturability and operational excellence.
• Identify and develop critical manufacturing processes and steps required for assembly, integration, and testing of lunar vehicles or hardware/tooling.

Team Focus & Domain Expertise:

• Manufacturing Leadership & Operations | This team drives efficient production systems for advanced aerospace hardware. Managers lead engineers in building robust processes, enforcing quality, and optimizing supply chains. We streamline operations, reduce costs, and maintain mission assurance by leveraging the latest technologies. Ideal candidates are resourceful leaders skilled in decision-making and team building.
• Cryogenic, Thermal, and Fluidic Systems Manufacturing | We fabricate and assemble essential cryogenic, thermal, and fluidic hardware such as cooling systems, valves, pumps, radiators, and solar arrays for space missions. Our engineers develop reliable manufacturing processes, commission tooling, and ensure quality through thorough testing. Success in this team means expertise in assembly, hazardous operations, and co