Director, Product Management and Design - Manufacturing Execution and Planning

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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! 

We are building the road to space, which means rapidly expanding our mission cadence, increasing our manufacturing capabilities by orders of magnitude, and inventing new vehicles and systems such as lunar landers and Mars orbiters. Achieving these goals requires that we scale Blue Origin Manufacturing through software and artificial intelligence.

As Director, Product Management and Design, you will be responsible for Blue Origin's manufacturing execution system (MES), and be responsible for the core systems that help us achieve higher manufacturing rates. You will lead a capable team of product managers and UX designers, and forward deploy to the floor where we build rockets, engines, and satellites. Your team is the trusted partner that solves critical problems for manufacturing engineers, technicians, production planners, and operations executives, for example: how do we allocate materials / machines / labor to the right priorities, how do we improve yields and reduce defects, and how do we automate critical decisions and planning processes.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 30% of the time

In this role, you will:

• Define strategy, roadmap, and priorities for Blue Origin's Manufacturing Execution (MES) and Production Planning systems

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary team of product and UX design

• Champion a culture of customer/user focus, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing and planning domains

• Obsess over results and impact, not just software delivery

• Live on the factory floor in some weeks, solving problems alongside your team and your manufacturing operations partners

• Apply and sharpen your AI skills, both to deliver immediate results and to improve our judgment and thinking

• Develop incredible partnerships with your peer directors and VPs across software engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and Blue Origin's business units like New Glenn

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

• 10+ years of product and software experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles managing teams

• Demonstrated experience in the manufacturing or production planning domains, helping manufacturing leaders solve problems through software

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional programs, balance competing priorities, and deliver under schedule and budget constraints

• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to present complex technical topics to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to influence executives and drive complex decisions, including those in fields different from your own

• Proficiency with AI harnesses and coding tools

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep experience with aerospace industry and aerospace regulatory standards like AS9100, ITAR, EAR

• Master's degree or relevant experience in business and finance

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: 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, 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

Benefits

• Benefits include:  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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at 

EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com