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Blue Origin

Manager, Factory Automation

Seattle, WA

Manager, Factory Automation About This Role Blue Origin's Factory Automation team is part of the Advanced Manufacturing organization within Operations - serving as the in-house automation integrator ...

Nintex

Manager, Marketing Automation

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Manage and develop one Email Marketing Specialist, providing direction, coaching, and quality control To be successful, we think you need: * 5+ years of experience in marketing automation, marketing ...

Nintex

Manager, Marketing Automation

Bellevue, WA · Hybrid

Manage and develop one Email Marketing Specialist, providing direction, coaching, and quality control To be successful, we think you need: * 5+ years of experience in marketing automation, marketing ...

Formic

Automation Sales Manager

Seattle, WA · Remote

As an Automation Sales Manager, you will be responsible for revenue growth and market expansion within your territory. You will develop and execute a strategic territory plan, build deep knowledge of ...

Formic

Automation Sales Manager

Tacoma, WA · Remote

As an Automation Sales Manager, you will be responsible for revenue growth and market expansion within your territory. You will develop and execute a strategic territory plan, build deep knowledge of ...

Intellectt INC

Automation Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Monitor and manage day-to-day system operations * Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and modifications * Support validation activities from an automation standpoint * Maintain and update ...

CRH

Automation Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$102K - $125K/yr

Manages computer automation hardware and software used in the plant operation. * Manages Programmable Logic Controller systems and networks used in the plant operation. * Collaborates with staff on ...

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How much do automation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for automation manager in Seattle, WA is $132,702.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,100.00 and $158,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Automation Manager do?

An Automation Manager oversees the implementation and optimization of automated systems and processes within a company. They collaborate with various teams to identify areas for automation, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs. Their role often involves selecting and integrating automation tools, managing projects, and ensuring smooth system functionality. Additionally, they may lead a team of automation specialists and provide technical guidance.

Is automation replaced by AI?

Automation Managers oversee the implementation of automated systems, which increasingly incorporate AI technologies. While AI enhances automation capabilities, it does not fully replace traditional automation; instead, it expands the scope of tasks that can be automated, requiring managers to adapt to new tools and skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Automation Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Automation Manager, you need a strong background in automation technologies, process improvement methodologies, and a relevant degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as PLCs, SCADA systems, robotics, and certifications like Six Sigma or PMP are commonly valued. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set top candidates apart in this role. These technical and interpersonal skills are crucial for leading teams, optimizing automated processes, and ensuring operational excellence.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Automation Manager?

As an Automation Manager, your typical day involves overseeing the implementation and maintenance of automation systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, and managing troubleshooting efforts when technical issues arise. You’ll coordinate projects, set performance goals, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. There’s a strong focus on leadership, as you’ll mentor automation engineers and technicians, facilitate training, and communicate project progress to stakeholders. This dynamic role often balances hands-on technical work with strategic planning and team management.

What do automation managers get paid?

Automation managers typically earn a salary ranging from $80,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. They often have skills in robotics process automation (RPA), programming, and project management, which can influence compensation levels.

What 5 jobs will survive AI?

Automation Managers will continue to be essential in overseeing AI implementation, managing teams, and ensuring ethical use of technology. Jobs that require complex problem-solving, emotional intelligence, creativity, and strategic decision-making—such as healthcare professionals, educators, skilled tradespeople, managers, and data analysts—are less likely to be fully replaced by AI. These roles often involve human judgment, interpersonal skills, and adaptability that AI cannot replicate fully.

What is the role of an automation manager?

An automation manager oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated systems and processes within an organization. They analyze workflows, select appropriate tools such as robotic process automation (RPA) software, and collaborate with teams to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Strong technical skills, project management, and understanding of business operations are essential for this role.
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Manager, Factory Automation

Manager, Factory Automation

Blue Origin

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Blue Origin rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 71 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Application close date:

12/1/2026

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.

Manager, Factory Automation

About This Role

Blue Origin's Factory Automation team is part of the Advanced Manufacturing organization within Operations - serving as the in-house automation integrator responsible for designing, building, and deploying the custom equipment and systems that enable scalable, repeatable production across Blue Origin's manufacturing business units. We build manufacturing capability from the ground up - developing automated solutions that directly drive the delivery of Blue Origin's products across current and future programs.


We are looking for a technically grounded engineering manager who brings deep, hands-on experience in one or more of the core disciplines on this team - mechanical engineering, controls engineering, or automation project and program management - and has personally delivered automated manufacturing systems into production. This is not a role for someone who has managed automation from a distance: the right candidate hasreal experiencein the work - design, build, installation, commissioning, orall ofthe above - and carries that credibility into every interaction with their team. You will lead a close-knit group of engineers and technicians, set technical direction, manageteamand project health across the full lifecycle from concept through commissioning, and ensure your team's work rolls up effectively into the broader program plan and business goals. You will challenge product design teams to design for automated manufacturing, remove obstacles across the organization, and build a team culture defined by ownership, craftsmanship, and urgency. A dedication to safety, quality, and our mission is essential.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of automation engineers and technicians in the design, build, and deployment of high-rate automated manufacturing systemsfor the production ofaerospace components

  • Recruit, develop, andretaina high-performing team of automation engineers and technicians capable of rapidly delivering quality, cost-effective automation systems

  • Partner with stakeholders across the organization to drive alignment, resolve impediments, and streamline the automation development and deployment process

  • Manage resource allocation, project schedules, and cross-functional dependencies to deliver automation projects on scope, schedule, and budget;maintainvisibility into individual project health - requirements, capabilities, schedule, and cost - and ensureaccurateroll-up into the team's local program plan and the broader Factory Automation program

  • Monitor team and project performance;identifyrisks early and develop proactive mitigation plans to protect organizational commitments - including scope, schedule, cost, and quality - in alignment with team, program, and business goals

  • Communicate project status, risks, and escalations clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders; translate team-level execution health into program-level reporting and ensure alignment with businessobjectivesand annual operating plan commitments

  • Champion Design for Automated Manufacturing principles across product design and engineering teams; drive adoption of automation-friendly design practices that reduce system complexity and enable scalable production

  • Define and manage the scope of automation system deliverables - frominitialrequirements through acceptance - serving as the accountable owner for what the team builds, what it costs, and when it ships

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related engineering field
  • Minimum 2 years of experience managing teams of engineers and/or technicians delivering automated manufacturing systems
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on technical experience designing automated manufacturing systems while working for an automation systems integrator, machine tool builder, in-house automation team, or similar
  • Demonstrated experience delivering automated manufacturing systems into production - including hands-on involvement in one or more phases of design, build, installation, or commissioning
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with industrial automation applications including welding, machining, drilling, surface finishing, forming, material handling, NDT, metrology, machine vision, and similar
  • Experience with manufacturing and engineering systems including MES, ERP, MRP, PLM, and source and configuration management tools and practices
  • Familiarity with Industrial Engineering concepts including line balancing, takt time, and factory layout optimization, to guide integration of automation systems within the broader production environment
  • Experience with SCADA andIIoTsystems and concepts
  • Experience developing capital project cost estimates, budgets, and scopes of work for automation systems - including AOP planning, should-cost modeling, vendor quote analysis, and capital project lifecycle management
  • Experience building or scaling an automation team, including defining roles,establishingtechnical standards, and developing team capability
  • PMP certification, formal project management training, or equivalent program management experience in a capital equipment or automation environment

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $161,567.00 - $226,193.10

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.

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 atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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Blue Origin is a private aerospace manufacturing and suborbital spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington, USA. Established in 2000 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the company operates in the cutting-edge aerospace industry aiming to build a future where millions of people can live and work in space. They develop a variety of technologies, with a focus on reusable rocket systems which significantly reduce the cost of space travel. Blue Origin's core mission is to make this vision come to life by incrementally building on its successes with an ultimate vision of dramatic cost reduction and increased reliance on reusable spacecraft.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kent, WA, US

Year founded

2000

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