GS2 Quattro Manager, Sub-Assembly Production

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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! 

At Blue Origin, we believe that access to space changes everything — and we're not waiting around for it to happen. We're building it. Right now. In Space Coast, Florida

Project Horizon is our purpose-built upper stage manufacturing facility for New Glenn's GS2 Gen 2.1 — one of the most ambitious aerospace manufacturing programs in the world. We're standing up a brand-new production system from the ground up, hiring the team that will build it, and delivering our first article unit on a schedule that doesn't have room for hesitation.

We're looking for aManager of Sub-Assembly Productionwho wakes up energized by a challenge, leads with optimism, and knows how to bring out the best in the people around them. Someone who thrives when the stakes are high, keeps their team focused and motivated when the pressure is on, and genuinely loves the work of building something extraordinary.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Shifts available:
  • A Shift
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

You will be the single accountable production leader for three of the most structurally and mechanically complex sub-assemblies on the vehicle:

• Lead all Engine Structure, Interstage Assembly (ISA), and Forward and Aft Skirt production operations across Horizon's Mid Bay and High Bay
• Develop and manage the production schedule to meet first-article build objectives and subsequent rate ramp targets
• Own the production schedule from kitting and work order release through final inspection and delivery to the next production area
• Execute rate ramp from Rate 12 (1/month) toward full rate production in 2029
• Interstage Assembly (ISA)— the structural interface between the upper stage and the first stage, integrating separation systems, structural load paths, and mechanical interfaces
• Forward and Aft Skirt— precision structural assemblies that close out the vehicle's upper and lower ends, integrating with propellant systems, avionics, and engine interfaces
• Engine Structure Production— the thrust structure that carries four BE-3U engines and transfers their combined load into the vehicle stack

These aren't commodity parts. They are high-consequence, tight-tolerance assemblies that have to be right — and you'll build the team and the process that makes sure they are, every time.

• Plan and execute staffing ramp-up to support increasing production rates and facility activations
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of supervisors and production technicians — invest in their growth, recognize their wins, and support. There success should be your priority.
• Establish and maintain standard work, operating procedures, quality gates, and shift structures for all assigned work centers
• Set the tone: optimistic, driven, accountable, and genuinely excited about the mission

• Own the production schedule for ISA, skirt, and engine structure assemblies — from kitting and work order release through final inspection and delivery to the next production area
• Drive daily production rhythm: stand-ups, constraint resolution, shift handoffs, and floor presence
• Identify and eliminate obstacles before they become delays — you don't wait for problems to find you
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Test, Facilities, and Advanced Manufacturing teams to introduce new equipment, processes, and production systems into operations
• Ensure production readiness of new work centers and systems, including planning, validation, and operational handoff — you understand that quality and speed are not mutually exclusive

• You will help design the work center layout, define the operating procedures, accept tooling and equipment into production, and build the processes your team will use for years
• Participate in design reviews and production readiness reviews to ensure your work centers are set up for success before the first unit enters the flow
• Contribute to rate ramp planning — help define what it takes to scale from first article through full rate production

• Model the attitude you want to see: positive under pressure, solutions-oriented, energized by the mission
• Celebrate wins loudly and learn from setbacks quickly — no dwelling, just improving
• Make your area a place where talented people want to work and grow
   

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, with at least 3 years in a people management role
• Demonstrated experience leading production of complex structural assemblies — precision mechanical assembly, structural integration, or equivalent processes in a high-consequence manufacturing environment
• Experience standing up or activating a new production work center or manufacturing line
• Proven ability to manage a production schedule and drive daily execution against it in a high-complexity, low-volume environment
• Experience working cross-functionally alongside Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain

• Background in launch vehicle, spacecraft, or large-scale aerospace structural assembly — interstage structures, thrust structures, or equivalent load-bearing assemblies strongly preferred
• Experience managing production operations through a first article build in an aerospace or defense program
• Familiarity with structural bonding, sealant application, precision fastener installation, or equivalent assembly processes in a flight hardware environment
• Experience with composite or hybrid metallic-composite structural assemblies
• Background in lean manufacturing, flow-based production, or takt-time-driven assembly operations
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems in a production planning context
• PMP or equivalent program management certification

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.