Lunar Manufacturing Vehicle Manager Verified today

About the Role

As Lunar Manufacturing Vehicle Manager, you will oversee all aspects of integration, build, and delivery of assigned vehicle end items or major integrated assemblies. Working from the Master Production Schedule, you will translate high-level production plans into actionable tactical schedules and serve as the technical subject matter expert on build sequence, integration constraints, and schedule risk. You will drive successful vehicle delivery across complex, high-mix/low-volume production environments, operating through influence and positional authority to align engineering, operations, and support functions from Production Readiness Review through Pre-Ship Review.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and track a rolling 2-week tactical schedule for vehicle integration, accounting for Master Production Schedule 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 and leadership forums
• Serve as technical Subject Matter Expert on build sequence, integration constraints, and schedule risk, ensuring work follows the best possible sequence
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate issues threatening work execution or on-time delivery; make priority calls on schedule and risk mitigation in coordination with management
• 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 recovery planning and execution
• Maintain current situational awareness of parts, materials, work orders, and dependencies required for vehicle delivery
• Coordinate with the Technician Manager to ensure adequate staffing, crane access, floor space, and facilities support are in place for 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 organisations 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 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 and ERP/production planning systems such as SAP or MS Project
• Formal project management training or certification such as PMP or equivalent
• Experience developing and presenting schedule performance and risk data to senior leadership

Employment Requirements

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.