Controls & Harness Fabrication Manager

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Controls & Harness Fabrication Manager role is part of Blue Origin Operations, specifically within the Controls Architecture & Fabrication organization. This organization is responsible for delivering reliable, high-performance instrumentation and controls (I&C) infrastructure essential for safe and continuous spaceflight operations. The manager will lead an in-house fabrication shop that builds control panels, electrical enclosures, and cable harnesses for ground systems, test assets, and launch facilities across multiple Blue Origin sites. The role involves managing and leading a productionized I&C fabrication operation from intake through build, test, and delivery, directly influencing build quality, production throughput, and the overall success of launch and test system readiness.

Requirements

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.
Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical (for certain Job Profiles).
Ability to obtain and maintain Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation (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 (for certain Job Profiles).
Blue’s Standard Background Check is required for all positions.

Responsibilities

Lead technicians and shift leads in day-to-day fabrication of I&C control panels, cable harnesses, and electrical enclosures, focusing on safety, quality, and schedule.
Oversee and optimize a multi-station shop, establishing production workflows for repeatable, high-quality output.
Plan and assign work across shifts, including station assignments, overtime, and backup coverage.
Ensure all work is performed per approved procedures, work instructions, drawings, BOMs, and safety/quality requirements.
Provide hands-on technical support for panel wiring, harness fabrication, checkout, and troubleshooting as needed.
Maintain clean, organized, compliant work areas (5S, tool/FOD control).
Manage the complete work order lifecycle within ERP/MRP systems, including creation, release, tracking, and closure.
Ensure accurate and timely material transactions (issues, transfers, receipts, returns, inventory adjustments) to support production schedules, traceability, and operational efficiency.
Hire, onboard, train, and develop team members.
Conduct regular performance check-ins and annual reviews; coach and mentor at all levels.
Lead team growth through interviewing, recognition, and building long-term team capability.
Serve as the stakeholder interface during new project intake, production scheduling, and delivery closeout.
Communicate work status, issues, and risks clearly to leadership and partner teams (engineering, planning, logistics, safety, quality).
Support workforce planning, budget inputs, and resource forecasting.
Drive a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, supporting incident investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
Identify and implement improvements to increase safety, quality, efficiency, and repeatability across the shop.