Title: Vice President, Manufacturing - New Glenn

Location: Space Coast, FL

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R55980

Description:

Application close date:

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

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're not just building rockets—we're architecting the manufacturing systems that will make orbital spaceflight routine. As VP of New Glenn Manufacturing, you'll lead the most ambitious production scale-up in commercial space history, transforming our operations from low-rate production into a high-volume manufacturing powerhouse capable of flying dozens of missions per year.

This is your chance to write the playbook for mass-producing orbital-class launch vehicles.

The Challenge

New Glenn is Blue Origin's orbital heavy-lift rocket, designed to fundamentally change the economics of space access. Your mission: architect and execute the manufacturing strategy that takes us from careful craft production to aerospace-grade mass manufacturing—all while maintaining the uncompromising quality standards spaceflight demands.

You'll own the entire New Glenn manufacturing vertical at our Florida facilities, leading an interdisciplinary team to establish the processes, systems, and culture needed for unprecedented production rates in the launch vehicle industry.

What You'll Do

Scale Manufacturing Operations

• Architect the end-to-end manufacturing strategy for New Glenn, from subassembly operations through final integration
• Design and implement factory flow optimizations that maximize throughput within existing facilities—driving first-pass yield, learning curve acceleration, and on-time delivery
• Build scalable feeder shop systems and production architecture that can flex with rapid rate increases

Drive Operational Excellence

• Own P&L accountability for New Glenn manufacturing, managing CapEx/OpEx to deliver world-class performance in cost, quality, and schedule
• Establish data-driven planning and scheduling systems with real-time dashboards that enable proactive decision-making
• Deploy Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies across the production ecosystem

Lead at Scale

• Build, develop, and inspire large manufacturing teams across multiple facilities
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, and operations to solve complex integration challenges
• Champion organizational change initiatives that shape culture, define tools and processes, and elevate capabilities
• Export best practices and standard methodologies across the Blue Origin enterprise

Deliver Results

• Execute micro and macro-level process improvements that drive measurable gains in safety, cost, and velocity
• Manage supplier ecosystems and optimize MRP systems for high-volume production
• Apply rigorous mission assurance standards while accelerating production timelines

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• 15+ years of manufacturing leadership with progressive responsibility in complex production environments
• Factory/Plant leadership experience managing P&L and large-scale operations
• Proven track record scaling production rates—you've led multiple transitions from low-rate to high-volume manufacturing
• Deep technical expertise in manufacturing processes, subassembly operations, supply chain integration, and MRP optimization
• CapEx/OpEx management experience building scalable manufacturing architectures
• Transformational leadership skills—you build high-performing teams, drive organizational change, and develop talent at all levels
• BA/BS degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong business acumen, communication skills, and commitment to quality and mission assurance
• 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:

• 20+ years in aerospace manufacturing (launch vehicles, aircraft, helicopters) or analogous high-volume industries (automotive, shipbuilding, heavy equipment)
• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business
• Lean/Six Sigma/TPS expertise with applied experience
• Hands-on knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes: machining, composites, aerostructures, welding, harness fabrication
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms
• Existing relationships with aerospace suppliers and subcontractors

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 (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

• 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.

• 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.

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 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.

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