Manager/Sr. Manager - Production Mech Test Engineering

Blue Origin • Space Coast, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role will have the primary responsibility of managing a team of hardworking test engineers focused on integrated testing of mechanical/actuated systems for New Glenn and Blue Origin products. In this role, you will be responsible for providing people, programmatic, and technical management to reliably execute the scope of the Operations team. Your team will coordinate with all test stakeholders, supporting and executing tests to satisfy company and program objectives, perform detailed hazard/mitigation planning, identify instrumentation/test GSE needs, and execute this testing predominantly out of Rocket Park in Florida. As we significantly increase New Glenn’s launch cadence, you will drive efficiency gains in test planning and execution, as well as drive GSE development in order to increase testing throughput while maintaining a high standard of quality and safety prioritization. You will be accountable for defects present in the test process and drive corrective actions to ensure that they are conclusively addressed. You will share in the team’s significant impact on manufacturing, testing, and delivering hardware for the New Glenn Launch Vehicle. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• BS degree in engineering or related field
• 5+ years in an operations environment in large industry, petrochemical, or aerospace facilities
• Prior experience as manager of an engineering team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong background in mechanical engineering and/or testing
• Strong project management, and team leadership
• Outstanding technical and non-technical writing and verbal skills
• Demonstrated leadership in establishing a high performing safety culture
• Demonstrated habitual drive to correct errors at their root and not pass them downstream
• Demonstrated effectiveness in setting high standards of performance and holding teams accountable
• Demonstrated effectiveness in implementing continuous improvement to improve processes, methods and practices
• Demonstrated effectiveness in conflict-resolution and an ability to bring a group to a decision

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or other relevant field
• Experience working on fluid/mechanical systems
• Demonstrated technical expertise in space vehicle qualification testing.
• Knowledge of fabrication and integration processes, systems engineering and quality control practices.
• MS in engineering or PMP certifications
• Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and tools (e.g., CAD software, ERP systems).
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in aerospace manufacturing.
• Proven track record of successful team leadership and project management.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Willingness to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel at Blue Origin Rocket Park Production Facility to include recruiting, training, coaching, mentoring, developing, and retaining talent by following and developing performance management processes.
• Create and establish clear and concise process plans to develop schedules and optimize Testing procedures and requirements, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and timelines.
• Work closely with New Glenn Program to understand all mechanical and actuator test requirements for the flight vehicle ATP, component conditioning and qualification testing in Florida
• Thoroughly understand and interpret requirements to support effective test operations, ensuring all tests meet specified standards and objectives.
• Determine and allocate necessary resources – including personnel, equipment, and materials – to support all phases of product lifecycle, maximizing efficiency and productivity.
• Promote teamwork, employee engagement, and good employee morale.
• Manage Blue Origin GSE and Test Equipment, ensuring their capability and readiness is established to always support engineering needs.
• Be an exemplar of Blue Leadership Principles, focusing on demonstrating operational excellence.
• Be the focal point for all test engineering stakeholder teams and coordinate daily and weekly test plans.
• Support testing as required, adjusting your schedule to support testing and maximize efficiency
• Demonstrate high standards in test operations and work cooperatively with a varied team of Integration Technicians, Design Engineers, Test and Flight Ops counterparts, Quality Specialists, and other stakeholders to ensure requirements are met.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of test status and initiatives to help communicate inwards and outwards across the organization.
• Prepare quantitative strategic plans to ensure the targets are met, and leverage team skills and capabilities to implement and track progress against the plans.
• Lead capital, overhead, and labor budget planning and execution.

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%, and an Education Support Program.
• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees