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Blue Origin · 2 days ago

Senior Technical Product Manager

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$169K/yr - $237K/yr

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is dedicated to enabling millions of people to live and work in space while developing reusable and safe space vehicles. The Senior Technical Product Manager will transform manufacturing operations by improving the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and driving continuous process improvement to enhance manufacturing throughput and ensure compliance. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build a world-class manufacturing operations management suite.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drive the development and execution of a visionary MES product roadmap that aligns with Blue Origin’s strategic objectives and improves manufacturing excellence

Collaborate with executive leadership to define and communicate the MES product vision, ensuring alignment with company-wide goals

Manage a portfolio of MES products, features, and integrations. Ship products at high velocity, taking new ideas from concept to launch

Ensure seamless integration of MES with Quality Management Systems (QMS), ERP and PLM to maintain real-time data accuracy and regulatory compliance

Collaborate with IT teams to customize and enhance MES functionality to meet the evolving needs of the manufacturing environment

Develop and maintain software product documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and user manuals

Develop and monitor MES OKRs and KPIs, analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve those metrics

Provide training and support to manufacturing teams on MES functionalities and best practices

Act as a liaison between manufacturing, quality assurance, and IT teams to resolve any issues related to MES execution and data linkage

Collaborate with operations and business leaders to gather insights, drive decisions, and improve product adoption

Champion the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI and agentic systems to enhance MES capabilities and drive innovation in manufacturing processes

Ensure that all MES developments comply with aerospace industry standards (e.g., ISA-95, AS9100) and other relevant regulations, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in MES and manufacturing orchestration to ensure our processes remain competitive

Qualification

Manufacturing Execution SystemsProduct ManagementSQL DevelopmentProcess OptimizationSoftware DevelopmentData IntegrationQuality Management SystemsAerospace StandardsSix SigmaLean ManufacturingGenerative AICross-functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred

5+ years of experience as a software Product Manager, with a bias toward Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and/or supply chain in discrete manufacturing

2+ years of experience MES functionalities, including process authoring, scheduling, material movement and data integration with QMS, PLM, ERP (especially MRP)

2+ years working in manufacturing centric business, with an understanding of fabrication, assembly and quality inspection

2+ years of SQL development experience including strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive data-driven decisions

Excellent product management skills with a track record of successfully managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Experience with software development and customization related to MES and manufacturing systems is a plus

A passion for process optimization and continuous improvement, with certifications such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing

Preferred

A proven track record of launching innovative manufacturing and supply chain products from concept to market, with a deep understanding of integrating software solutions with shop floor systems in engineer-to-order environments

Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes across multiple manufacturing domains, materials, operations, maintenance, etc

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaborative efforts across software engineering, manufacturing operations, quality assurance, and IT

Experience with GenAI and agentic engines in a software development context

Experience in aerospace and/or engineer-to-order environments under strict regulatory conditions