Senior Technical Product Manager

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 Enterprise Technology (ET), where we’re developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin’s mission.

Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies. 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.

Position Overview

As a Senior Technical Product Manager at Blue Origin, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing operations through improving our Manufacturing Execution System (MES). You will be instrumental in improving Blue’s manufacturing throughput and cost structure, enabling an improvement in our launch cadence by orders of magnitude.

You will build controls in our systems to improve quality standards and reduce nonconformances. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineering, manufacturing operations, supply chain, product design, user experience, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and information technology.

In This Role, You Will

Define strategy, roadmap, and priorities for key capabilities in Blue Origin's Manufacturing Execution (MES) Champion the needs of our customers, including manufacturing and quality leaders, work center supervisors, production planners, supply chain managers, manufacturing engineers, and factory technicians Obsess over results and impact, not just software delivery Live on the factory floor in some weeks, solving problems alongside your customers/users Apply and sharpen your AI skills, both to deliver immediate results and to improve our judgment and thinking Develop incredible partnerships with engineering, manufacturing, and operations peers and leaders Define, build, and improve MES functionality to meet the evolving needs of the manufacturing environment Stay ahead of emerging technologies and best practices in MES and manufacturing orchestration to ensure our processes remain competitive Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field 5+ years of product and software experience 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 leaders and users Proficiency with AI harnesses and coding tools, and ability to understand / influence system design 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.

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