Lunar Operations - Manager - Manufacturing Engineers

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. - **Location:**Space Coast, FL**Key Responsibilities:**Support requirements generation within IPTs, including establishing and maintaining Interface Control Models (ICMs). **Crew, Life Support, and Mechanisms Integration |** This team assembles and integrates crew accommodations, life support systems, and mechanisms for human-rated spacecraft. You’ll create fabrication plans, work instructions, and lead testing for critical subsystems. We value engineers with hands-on experience in fluidic, electrical, or composite hardware, and a focus on safety and performance in human spaceflight. **Advanced Solar Arrays & Electronic Components Manufacturing |** Focused on building space solar arrays and electronics, this team manages panel and wing fabrication, cell assembly, and testing to rigorous aerospace standards. Engineers here work with manufacturing work cells, digital instructions, and advanced metrology. We seek experts in electronics, soldering, and space power systems. **Tooling, Automation, & Process Innovation |** This group develops and implements manufacturing tools, fixtures, and automation to enhance productivity and quality. We optimize production processes and ensure fast transition from design to build. Candidates thrive with CAD and metrology skills, hands-on tooling experience, and a drive for continuous improvement. **Minimum Qualifications:**6+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering roles 3+ years of experience creating English work instructions **Preferred Qualifications:*** Master’s degree in engineering, project management, or a related field* Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification* 4+ years leading projects and/or teams in aerospace/high-reliability or advanced manufacturing environments* Technical expertise across multiple hardware domains, including system assembly, bonding/adhesive and fastener application, machining/composite fabrication, and electrical/mechanical integration* Strong background in fabrication processes: machining, welding, composites, assembly, and advanced metrology (CMM, laser scanning)* Digital literacy in MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS Visio, Jira, Confluence* Strong written and verbal communication skills for varied teams and stakeholders* Commitment to world-class quality, mission assurance, attention to detail, and continuous improvement* Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced production environmentProject Management Professional (PMP) certification and experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Manufacturing engineering experience on human-rated aerospace vehicles and hazardous operations Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills that drive team performance and deliver results Demonstrated experience designing, building, and commissioning tooling/fixtures for manufacturing, assembly, or testing Proven record supporting requirements generation, Interface Control Models (ICMs), and cross-functional IPT contributions Proficiency in PLM/MRP systems (Teamcenter, Windchill), BOM management, and reconciliation Familiarity with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), compliance/audits, and corrective action protocols Experience with manufacturing automation, digital work instructions, and advanced metrology tools In-depth project management and cross-functional collaboration skills * 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 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.Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space. #J-18808-Ljbffr