Vehicle Manager, Transfer Stage

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

General Overview

As a Vehicle Manager at Blue Origin, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the integration, build, and delivery of an assigned vehicle end item or major integrated assembly. Working from the Master Production Schedule, you will translate high-level production plans into actionable, work-center-level tactical schedules while serving as the subject matter expert on build sequence, integration constraints, and technical risks. Your deep integration expertise and rigorous approach to schedule management will drive successful vehicle delivery across complex, high-mix/low-volume production environments where emergent technical and programmatic challenges demand both engineering judgment and decisive leadership. Operating through influence and positional authority — you will align engineering, operations, and support functions from Production Readiness Review through Pre-Ship Review, ensuring every vehicle meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and mission readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and track a rolling 2-week tactical schedule for vehicle integration, accounting for MPS demand and emergent constraints including nonconformances, tooling gaps, material delays, and personnel availability
• Lead recurring 2-week plan review meetings with stakeholders across operations and support functions
• Track and report schedule variance between actual execution and baseline performance; develop and present vehicle delivery status for Weekly Business Reviews (WBR) and leadership forums as required
• Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) on build sequence, integration constraints, and schedule risk — ensuring work follows the best possible sequence at all times
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate issues threatening work execution or on-time delivery of the assigned vehicle; make priority calls on schedule and risk mitigation in coordination with the Manager
• Work with Shift Leaders and Managers to resolve emerging issues; escalate unresolved conflicts to Director level as needed
• Recommend baseline schedule changes only when recovery has been formally determined to be no longer physically achievable; actively support Manager and Shift Leads in recovery planning and execution
• Maintain current situational awareness of parts, materials, work orders, and dependencies required for vehicle delivery — or know precisely how and where to obtain that status rapidly
• Coordinate with the Technician Manager to ensure adequate staffing, crane access, floor space, and facilities support are in place to enable integration milestones
• Optimize the timing of integrated testing activities to protect the vehicle schedule while minimizing downstream impacts to other vehicles and operations
• Work across all support organizations and engineering teams to drive actions, align priorities, and resolve conflicts in service of vehicle delivery

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, vehicle/system integration, or production operations within an aerospace, defense, or comparably complex manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing detailed production or integration schedules, including rolling short-interval plans
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical specifications
• Proven ability to identify and drive resolution of technical and programmatic risks in a production environment
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and influence without direct authority

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience integrating launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other complex aerospace vehicle structures
• Background spanning both Manufacturing Engineering and technical project management
• Experience operating in high-mix/low-volume, developmental, or early production environments
• Familiarity with Master Production Schedule (MPS) and ERP/production planning systems (e.g., SAP, MS Project)
• Formal project management training or certification (PMP or equivalent)
• Experience developing and presenting schedule performance and risk data to senior leadership

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 (CDL drivers only), 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 [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.