GS2 Quattro Manager, Sub-Assembly Production

Blue Origin • Space Coast, FL

3d • 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. 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 a Manager of Sub-Assembly Production who 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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