Technical Project Manager – Lunar Operations

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 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 a Technical Project Manager (TPM) embedded within the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) organization, you will be the delivery engine behind our Manufacturing Engineering process management driving standardization of ME workflows, adoption of enterprise automation and digital tools, and reduction of recurring and non-value-added (NVA) tasks.. Your customers are the manufacturing engineers and the manufacturing organization. Your job is to make them measurably faster, more consistent, and more productive Special Mentions Relocation provided Travel expected up to 5% of the time Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Drive standardization of ME workflows, documentation, and best practices Identify, prioritize, and manage initiatives that eliminate recurring, manual, and non-value-added (NVA) ME tasks, tracking and reporting measurable time savings and productivity gains Establish and maintain a structured process to track engineering changes across the product lifecycle, ensuring visibility, traceability, and timely disposition of changes across Manufacturing Engineering Define and track operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) improvements. Establish and lead the ME portfolio operating rhythm   including recurring reviews, gate/readiness checkpoints, and metrics cadences Champion adoption of automation and advanced data-visualization solutions ​ Minimum Qualifications 7+ years of technical project/program management experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience. Experience in aerospace, spaceflight, or other highly regulated, low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing environments. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project/program management certification. Experience managing Manufacturing Engineering (ME) process-improvement, standardization, automation, or knowledge-management programs. Familiarity with production readiness standards such as Aerospace Standard 6500 (AS6500), Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs), and Production Readiness Levels (PRLs). Experience standing up operating rhythms, KPI/metrics dashboards, and standardized program-management processes across multiple teams. Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM) / Material Requirements Planning (MRP) workflows. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related discipline. 5+ years of experience in technical project or program management, ideally supporting manufacturing, production, or engineering organizations. Demonstrated ability to manage a cross-functional portfolio independently, owning projects from intake through adoption with minimal supervision. Demonstrated change-management and adoption experience (communication planning, training coordination, adoption tracking) for tool, process, or standard rollouts. Data fluency: experience defining and tracking KPIs and building or directing dashboards/data visualizations (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau), and comfort scoping automation/scripting/artificial-intelligence–enabled workflow improvements. Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority, with strong facilitation skills to run reviews, drive decisions, and adjudicate competing priorities in real 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. 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 ce