Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 a dynamic Manufacturing Engineer Manager to join our Operations team at Blue Origin. This role will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, ensure stringent quality control throughout production, and optimize supply chain logistics specific to Production/Operations. The ideal candidate will be results-driven, skilled in resource management, and committed to high-quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance production timelines. By leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies, you will contribute to improving manufacturing techniques, ensuring Blue Origin's continued innovation and excellence in aerospace engineering.

Position Specific Details:

• Shifts: 1st | Mon-Fri (8am-5pm)
• Location: Kent, WA
• Relocation: Available
• Potential travel up to 10% of the time for training and other support activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers responsible for production of components and subassemblies, building a flexible, top-talent organization that maintains standard work, repeatability, and operational excellence.
• Own manufacturing engineering deliverables across the lifecycle, including process creation, acceptance and test plans, tooling and equipment definition and commissioning, and the author of work instructions.
• Drive design and process development within Lunar IPTs and Build & Flow, supporting requirements generation, DFx, and leading design trades that balance cost, schedule, producibility, reliability, and operational needs.
• Support Operations Leadership by providing effective, data-driven decision-making on complex scenarios, using metrics and clear trade studies to enable sound choices in a high-velocity aerospace production environment.
• Champion a strong safety culture and world-class mission assurance in all manufacturing processes, ensuring rigorous adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean principles, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions, and collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and other partner teams to resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and ensure on-time delivery of flight hardware.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering
• Demonstrated commitment to world-class mission assurance, quality, and attention to detail, consistently modeling safety, integrity, and ownership.
• Flexibility to change shifts as needed and to work extended hours when required to support production schedules.
• Ability to work onsite daily in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering field, with professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Project Management Professional (PMP). Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience directly leading engineers and/or technical teams through new product development into a production environment, with demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills that drive performance and results across cross-functional teams.
• Proven technical breadth across multiple hardware domains, including system assembly, bonding/adhesive and fastener application, machining and composite fabrication, and integration of electrical and mechanical components, spanning multiple product lifecycle stages (New Product Introduction (NPI), rate production, and product transition) for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or high-performance aircraft.
• Hands-on experience in aerospace assembly, integration, and troubleshooting, with a strong foundation in fabrication processes (machining, welding, composites, mechanical/electrical assembly) and demonstrated expertise in designing, building, and commissioning tooling and fixtures for manufacturing, assembly, and test.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing fundamentals, including GD&T, DFM/DFA, tolerance stack-ups, and manufacturing process development. Familiarity with aerospace quality and safety standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001. Experience with manufacturing automation, digital work instructions, and advanced metrology (CMM, laser scanning).
• Experience working within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including supporting requirements generation and establishing/maintaining Interface Control Models (ICMs). Proficiency with PLM/MRP systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill), BOM management, and product structure reconciliation. Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Visio, Jira, and Confluence. Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills for collaborating with teams, customers, and suppliers across locations.

Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $140,316.00 - $196,442.40

Other site ranges may differ

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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.