Sr. Manager of Equipment Maintenance
About The Position
As the site Equipment Maintenance Sr. Manager at Blue Origin, you will manage the sitewide implementation of equipment maintenance operations to ensure the local organization operates with optimal functionality and efficiency. You will translate enterprise-level improvements in operational performance, cost efficiency, and safety into tactical site-level implementation. You will collaborate with operations, automation engineering, reliability engineering, and equipment partners across Blue Origin to keep equipment operating at peak efficiency and availability, and to help implement Blue Origin’s manufacturing equipment strategy. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, Mission Assurance, and manufacturing and supply-chain support across Blue Origin facilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance.
- At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of maintenance management systems (CMMS) and practices.
- Experience with and validated implementation of artificial intelligence to accelerate maintenance functions in an industrial setting.
- Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and efficiency.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
- Certification in Maintenance Management or Reliability Engineering.
- Proficiency in maintenance software and tools.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale projects and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Execute and monitor data-driven equipment maintenance strategies and procedures to improve automated equipment performance, longevity, and reliability.
- Manage site maintenance staffing and ensure timely, effective execution against defined success metrics.
- Collaborate with reliability engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve them permanently.
- Ensure execution of enterprise maintenance advanced technology systems, including AI, IoT, and analytics, to improve day-to-day maintenance functions.
- Manage the site maintenance budget, track planned expenditures, and control unexpected costs.
- Conduct regular assessments and audits of equipment performance and recommend and implement improvements.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement by adopting new technologies and practices in maintenance processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
- Education Support Program.
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
- Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Some employees may be eligible for bonuses and other benefits depending on role type and job level; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
