Blue Origin · 18 hours ago
GS2PA - Production Manager Principal
Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Production Manager Principal will lead the development of a world-class manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and advancing manufacturing processes to meet production rate targets.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the development of a world-class manufacturing facility
Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) and support Program Management Reviews (PMR) focused on cost, schedule, and quality
Manage product line capital purchases and budget
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure project completion within schedule and budget constraints
Drive the development of a factory visual workplace vision and roadmap
Ensure project management and manufacturing operations have clear performance metrics
Develop and leverage partnerships across organizations
Serve as an influencer across the business
Coach and mentor a world-class visual management team
Develop capacity analysis methodologies to inform project prioritization
Lead cross-functional teams in engineering, design, manufacturing, logistics, and other areas to achieve project delivery on time and within budget
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations
Proven track record of delivering results in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated experience with project management and a background in Lean and Six Sigma
Experience in regulatory environments (AS9100)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong facilitation and influencing skills without direct authority
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Certification in Lean Six Sigma
Benefits
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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