Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Athens, AL

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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.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will manage and help develop manufacturing processes and establish best practices for the company. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of manufacturing. Your responsibilities include managing a team of Manufacturing Engineers dedicated to Assembling Rocket Engines and helping support key manufacturing process development. Collaboration with other functions, sites, and departments is critical for success in this position.

As a manager, you will lead a team in identifying, developing, and deploying methods to improve safety and quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence. From a technical aspect, your team will be responsible for the translation of engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into operational steps and processes to produce fully functional hardware. This includes influencing tooling and infrastructure to best support the product and setting up production lines to meet required delivery cadence. Your leadership will strengthen the feedback loop between design and manufacturing to accelerate the pace of rocket engine development through the use of DFMA and PFMEA studies. The permanent on-site location for this position is Huntsville, Alabama.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Experience leading engineers supporting production across multiple shifts and fostering individual development of goals and career paths to ensure professional development and accountability
• Proven experience maintaining BOMs and manufacturing work instructions that clearly define manufacturing processes, particularly in large assembly environments
• Utilization of practical lean manufacturing methods for process development and problem solving
• Experience with more advanced and automated assembly methods, such as DC Torque Tools, Vision System Cameras, and Digital Work Instructions with electronic data collection for Process Control.
• History of justifying, procuring, installing, and integrating custom manufacturing equipment
• Perform capacity analysis and evaluate staffing requirements based on schedule and scope requirements
• Ability to lead root cause analyses and deploy corrective actions
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university (Master of Science preferred)
• Strong coordination, personnel, and project management skills
• Ability to operate, make decisions, lead and make forward progress in ambiguous environments
• 8 to 15 years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience (after graduation)
• Proven experience developing/starting new manufacturing processes in the transition from R&D to higher rate production
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, MRP, ERP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization
• Flexibility with regard to supporting multiple shifts
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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

• Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA
• Programming experience with Robots, PLCs or SQL for data querying and analysis
• Demonstrated signature authority on aerospace drawings for flight programs, or other highly regulated industry
• Experience with integration/configuration of ancillary support equipment to existing systems (mechanical/electrical)

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.

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.

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affinitiative 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.