Director - Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly

• ◆Lead high-volume manufacturing operations encompassing quality, engineering, supply chain, and production across all fabrication areas and work centers at the Explorer Facility in Huntsville.
• ◆Direct initiatives and strategies that deliver cost-effective, high-quality operational performance in support of orbital launch vehicle development for payload and human spaceflight.
• ◆Implement methods to increase production efficiency and productivity, including factory flow optimization, higher throughput within existing floor space, improved first-pass yield, increased output, accelerated learning curves, and supplier on-time delivery.
• ◆Propagate key operational learnings and best practices to drive continuous improvement across Explorer Facility operations and the broader Blue Origin enterprise.
• ◆Champion safety and first-time quality across all functions while actively growing and developing your team at all levels.
• ◆Analyze processes and operations at both micro and macro levels, implementing high-impact improvements for safety and quality that reduce unit cost and accelerate throughput.
• ◆Oversee the development and implementation of data-driven systems with a lean approach, maintaining a sharp focus on delivering measurable results.
• ◆Leverage Blue Origin's Leadership Principles to cultivate a trusting, learning culture through continuous feedback, coaching, and robust development opportunities — fostering a "One Team Mindset" across the Huntsville site and partner organizations.

Basic

• ✓Proven track record of building or transforming successful production organizations and leading large-scale change management initiatives that shape culture, define tools and processes, and improve competencies.
• ✓Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience with an emphasis in Operations Management or Manufacturing Engineering, with a history of progressive responsibility.
• ✓10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• ✓Prior experience in a Factory or Plant leadership role required.
• ✓Strong working knowledge and applied experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• ✓Experience leading, growing, and developing large teams within a multi-business unit, integrated supply chain organization.
• ✓Advanced knowledge in designing and building manufacturing, production, assembly, procurement, and logistics systems in a low-volume, high-complexity environment.
• ✓Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience challenging the status quo, driving change, and motivating individuals to develop and implement innovative approaches.
• ✓Proven success in hiring and developing high-performing teams with diverse skill sets.
• ✓Ability to create and manage work cell standard work and effectively track deviations from established standards.
• ✓Experience managing capital improvements and facility layout planning.
• ✓Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on teamwork and internal/external customer satisfaction.
• ✓A world-class attitude toward mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
• ✓Ability to maintain positive, professional relationships and actively contribute to a culture of trust, respect, inclusion, and integrity.
• ✓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.

• ✓15+ years of manufacturing experience in aerospace industries such as launch vehicles, aircraft, or rotorcraft.
• ✓Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business.
• ✓Experience across multiple manufacturing processes and technologies, including metal machining, composites, aerostructures