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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, Facilities, and Security, and 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.

This role is part of the Supply Chain Technology team, where we’re crafting digital infrastructure for the entire Operations organization. Our primary focus is on building scalable solutions that automate our business processes. You will bring your perspective to aerospace applications for Manufacturing support across all Blue Origin’s facilities, with a particular focus on our Engines manufacturing complex in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will be hands-on and ready to dive in.

We are seeking a Technical Product Manager III who will play a meaningful role in shaping the digital infrastructure for our Manufacturing processes, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to define the strategy, vision, and roadmap. Your strategic vision, leadership, and dedication to delivering outstanding user experiences will be crucial to our success. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities:

Lead the development of a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Blue Origin's manufacturing process that aligns with both customer needs and Blue Origin's mission. Make data-driven decisions to prioritize features and enhancements, and ensure alignment with key stakeholders, including procurement, material planning, production control, master scheduling, manufacturing, and leadership teams.
Collaborate closely with software engineering, systems administrators, and customer teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget. Define detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to guide development efforts.
Coordinate product and feature releases, including defining release criteria, scheduling, and ensuring readiness across all teams involved in the launch process.
Serve as the primary point of contact for manufacturing software. Champion the customer's voice through the product lifecycle. Regularly engage with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to deeply understand their needs, gather feedback, and enhance the product experience.
Lead ongoing product discovery activities to identify optimal technology solutions for customer challenges. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating product processes, tools, and methodologies.
Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on demand management functionalities and best practices. Drive adoption of product features and improvements.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), user manuals, and system architecture diagrams.
Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success. Leverage data to make informed decisions and iterate on product features and functionality.
Proactively identify potential risks to product performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Lead efforts to mitigate risks and ensure product stability and reliability.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape to inform product strategy and identify opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
6+ years of product management experience, with a focus on manufacturing.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, from intake & planning through execution.
Excellent project management skills, with proven experience with lean, agile, and scrum methodologies, and proficiency with tools like Jira and Confluence. Demonstrated ability to lead agile development processes.
Experience working closely with software engineering teams. Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, make trade-offs, and evaluate new ideas.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to leverage data to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. Strong organization and leadership skills.
Strong customer empathy and a passion for building products that deliver exceptional customer experiences.
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 (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
Experience with Aerospace software development processes and frameworks.
Experience with GenAI and agentic engines in a software development context.
Familiarity with export control regulations.

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, 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.

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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Sr Technical Product Manager - Manufacturing Technology

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