Sr. Director, New Site Operations
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. Blue Origin's TeraWave Operations is building a first-of-its-kind satellite connectivity manufacturing capability, and we are seeking a Sr. Director of TeraWave Site Launch Operations to lead the tiger team responsible for making it a reality. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role at the center of one of Blue Origin's most ambitious programs. You will own the end-to-end launch of TeraWave manufacturing operations - from facility readiness and infrastructure buildout through production go-live - ensuring the site is fully equipped, operationally ready, and built to scale. You will lead a cross-functional tiger team, partner deeply with engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations leadership, and drive the decisions that determine how and when TeraWave reaches rate production.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in manufacturing, site operations, or industrial engineering, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Proven track record of standing up complex manufacturing or production facilities from the ground up and launching them on time
- Deep technical fluency - you understand what is being built, how it is built, and what the facility needs to support it
- Experience defining facility and infrastructure requirements across test equipment, tooling, power, and production utilities
- Exceptional ability to operate in ambiguity and make sound decisions in a fast-moving, first-of-its-kind program
- Experience partnering across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations at a senior level
- Clear communicator with executive presence - can translate operational complexity into crisp insights for leadership
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and hold a high-performing team accountable to results
Nice To Haves
- Experience in satellite, aerospace, consumer electronics, or defense manufacturing environments
- Background in both facility launch and volume manufacturing operations
- Familiarity with TeraWave or satellite connectivity hardware programs
- Experience managing operations across multiple manufacturing sites
Responsibilities
- Lead the TeraWave site launch team, driving accountability to milestones and ensuring the organization is aligned and executing at pace
- Own end-to-end site launch - from initial facility planning and infrastructure buildout through production go-live and ramp
- Define facility and operational requirements including test equipment, tooling, power consumption, air supply, and resource planning — translating product and process needs into a fully operational manufacturing environment
- Partner closely with engineering teams to understand what is being built and how, ensuring site capabilities are designed to support production requirements from day one
- Drive alignment across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations to ensure nothing is missed at launch
- Identify and resolve gaps early - anticipating risks before they become delays and making decisions with incomplete information in a fast-moving environment
- Define and track site launch metrics, communicating progress and risks clearly to senior leadership
- Build and develop a high-performing tiger team capable of executing at the speed and complexity this program demands
- Adapt plans as the program evolves, maintaining operational readiness in a first-of-its-kind, ambiguous environment
- Partner with peer site leaders to ensure consistency in processes, standards, and learnings across sites
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%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
