L3 Manager, Product Team Lead

Application close date:

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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As the Manager of multi discipline support, Combustion Devices engineering and product team, you will set technical and product support directions and develop team members to support current and future program needs. You will also support in-house and supplier activities in the design, fabrication, and continuous improvement of combustion device component for ULA and New Glenn customers. This includes leading and promoting process improvement and development activities across all phases of the component life cycle to support on-rate product delivery.

You will be responsible for the complete employee experience, including hiring, performance management, training, and providing tools for career development. You will help improve technical processes, requirements and tool development in the focused areas of engine test planning, execution, and engine development cycles, as well as provide day-to-day direction.

This role is an integral part of the Blue Origin BE-4 program, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, procurement, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, and national security missions.

In addition to people management responsibilities, you will provide direct technical support across all phases of the component life cycle. You will contribute to and lead component design, manufacturing, and test support; perform data reviews and test readiness reviews; and support anomaly investigations and root cause analyses to drive corrective actions and hardware improvements.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and leadership skills to positively support our efforts to build the road to space. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, or Physics preferred)

5+ years of aerospace industry or related field experience, or equivalent

Demonstrated ability to lead a team of engineers in a fast-paced environment, producing and delivering hardware to meet customer needs; provides strategic thinking and fosters an environment of continuous improvement to support delivery rate, material cost, touch labor, and nonconformance goals

Demonstrated commitment to developing engineering talent, including coaching, mentoring, and creating growth opportunities for team members

Strong technical fundamentals in mechanical design, manufacturing, supply chain, and materials processing, including machining, welding, brazing, and additive manufacturing

Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Demonstrated experience with computer-aided design (CAD) tools

Demonstrated experience leading Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Proven understanding of production processes

Familiarity with data analysis and data processing

Demonstrated success with corrective action implementation

Consistent track record of leading teams by earning trust and maintaining positive, professional relationships in ways that strengthen our culture and partnerships with other disciplines

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

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:

Engineering M.S., MBA, or equivalent

5+ years of liquid rocket engine combustion devices experience

Technical fundamentals in rocket engine propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and/or combustion

Working knowledge of combustion devices design, manufacturing, and testing

Lean or Six Sigma knowledge/certifications

Experience with production optimization theory and implementation

2+ years of people leadership experience with 8+ direct reports

Experience leading and developing engineers into high performers

Track record of challenging the status quo, even in the face of organizational inertia

Experience with test data post-processing and troubleshooting

Experience with scripting or programming (Python or similar) for test data analysis, automation, or tooling develop

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50 WA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50

Other site ranges may differ

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.