Technical Project Manager – Lunar Operations

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

1d • 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. As part of a hardworking team of engineers and technical specialists, you will drive manufacturing readiness, standardization, and process excellence across manufacturing engineering for Lunar Operations. You will own Production/Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL/PRL), develop Standard Rework/Repair Manuals (SRMs), and establish the standards, automation, and knowledge systems that define how manufacturing engineering operates. This role will be crucial in ensuring manufacturing readiness, reducing cycle time, and enabling scalable, data-driven execution to support mission success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with demonstrated ownership of readiness assessments and manufacturing data packages.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing artifacts to maturing Production Readiness or establishing ME standards and processes.
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing readiness frameworks (MRLs, PRLs) and industry standards (AS6500 or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve manufacturing risks and drive process improvements.
• Excellent technical project management skills with ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing automated workflows, templates, and standardized systems or processes.
• Strong communication skills for presenting technical information to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, root-cause/corrective-action, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies, data analytics tools, or digital manufacturing platforms.
• Direct experience with aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs) and assess Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) and Production Readiness Levels (PRLs).
• Author and maintain Standard Rework/Repair Manuals (SRMs) and standard acceptance criteria to enable rapid, repeatable execution.
• Drive standardization of ME workflows, documentation templates, and best practices to improve consistency and traceability.
• Identify, evaluate, and integrate automation and digital tools into daily ME operations to eliminate non-value-added tasks.
• Develop and curate ME knowledge systems, including onboarding materials, step-by-step guides, wikis, and knowledge bases.
• Build ME operating rhythms, dashboards, and KPIs to provide visibility into readiness, throughput, and continuous improvement.

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)
• Paid Time Off: 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: Mid Level