Senior Manager, Precision Cleaning

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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.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will support the development of launch vehicles and lunar landers. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance.

The Precision Cleaning Facility (PCF) at Rocket Park is a 24x7 shared service center for the whole company. It provides gross cleaning, precision cleaning, chemical processing, passivation, and cleanliness verification for flight and ground hardware on New Glenn and other Blue Origin programs.

As Senior Manager of the PCF, you will lead managers, shift leaders, and precision cleaning technicians on every shift. You will own the facility's safety, quality, throughput, schedule, and budget. You will also set the facility's technical and operational direction and build an organization that can scale with program demand. You will work with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production customers to deliver clean, compliant hardware on time.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a team of managers, shift leaders, and technicians who perform precision cleaning, chemical processing, passivation, and cleanliness verification across all shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Own PCF safety performance. Ensure all team members follow work instructions, quality requirements, chemical handling procedures, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements in a hazardous-materials environment.
• Build and execute production plans, capacity projections, and resource projections that meet program delivery schedules. Report facility schedule status and hardware deliveries to customers and senior leadership.
• Manage the full employee life cycle: recruiting, hiring, performance management, coaching, training, and career development. Set a high hiring bar and develop the next generation of PCF leaders.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards and released engineering requirements. Lead root cause and corrective action on escapes and nonconformances.
• Drive continuous improvement in cycle time, setup time, throughput, and cost. Define and track department key performance indicators (KPIs) and use the data to make decisions.
• Manage the PCF capital and operating budgets, including monthly operating spend, labor hours, overtime, and on-time delivery of capital and facility projects.
• Ensure chemical baths, tools, and equipment are prepared, monitored, maintained, and calibrated, and that consumables are stocked to support production.
• Maintain all PCF programs, including Safety, 5S, Lean, foreign object debris (FOD) prevention, and cleanliness controls. Keep training records accurate and current.
• Support new product introduction and grow the facility's capability and capacity to meet future program demand.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or a related field, or equivalent military or professional experience.
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or operations environment.
• 5+ years of people management experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment, including managing managers or shift leaders and leading teams across multiple shifts.
• Experience with precision cleaning or chemical processing operations, such as gross and precision cleaning, degreasing, passivation, etching, and hardware cleanliness verification.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decisions and operational improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer focus.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to an inclusive culture.
• 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

• Working knowledge of industry cleaning and verification specifications, such as AMS2700 (passivation), IEST-STD-CC1246 (product cleanliness levels), and non-volatile residue (NVR) testing.
• 8+ years of experience manufacturing or maintaining fluid and mechanical components, such as pumps, turbines, tubing, instrumentation, valves, and related rocket components.
• Familiarity with standard aerospace materials, chemical compatibility, and oxygen-service cleanliness requirements.
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling, EHS regulations, and regulatory compliance in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience with field cleaning, confined space work, hydrostatic testing, and equipment maintenance operations.
• Experience with high-precision laboratory and verification equipment, such as microscopes, titrators, rotary evaporators, and solvent distillation systems.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing execution system (MES), and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, such as Windchill and Creo.
• Experience with new product introduction and scaling production facilities.

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

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