Principal Program Manager - Rate Manufacturing

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

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 a key member of our dynamic and skilled team, you will play a crucial role in helping our company achieve and surpass our goals through initiatives aimed at increasing productivity. This position will involve significant influence over production system standards, transformative projects with a strong emphasis on Lean practices and continuous improvement. You will establish standards, implement change management processes, and provide training to drive improvement efforts. A deep understanding of Lean principles, effective leadership presence, and the ability to influence various organizations and support functions are essential for this role.

Special Mentions:

• Based in Huntsville, AL OR Space Coast, FL.
• Relocation provided.
• Travel expected at least up to 30% of the time.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Support the development and execution of HW rich strategies across all programs, working closely with all functions.
• Support the implementation of Digital Factory, and smart data analytics resulting in increased productivity and output.
• Deployment and execution of the Blue Production System and standardized work for leaders.
• Reduce cycle time of operations through funded initiatives at all sites on a year-over-year basis as the keyway of driving productivity and speed.
• Effectively collaborate with the supporting functions to maintain Production and Launch
• Operations schedules and material requirements.
• Anticipate potential schedule and personnel risks, and generate ideas, insight and solutions to resolve or mitigate potential issues, followed by decisive action to implement solutions.
• Support and act on behalf of site leadership as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a leadership role with a focus on transformational production system design.
• BS degree with emphasis in supply chain management and/or engineering.
• Deep experience in and understanding of complex manufacturing and production systems
• (aerospace, medical or military environments).
• Demonstrated exceptional business acumen.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Highly effective and professional verbal and written communication skills with team, internal customers and suppliers that includes a strong focus on teamwork and internal/external customer satisfaction.
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances.
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in space systems and/or space launch.
• MBA or other relevant education.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” 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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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