Director – Materials & Processes, M&P

BLUE ORIGIN

Director of Materials & Processes leading teams of engineers and driving excellence in materials engineering at Blue Origin. Overseeing automation initiatives and compliance with safety requirements.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeKent • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $218,262 - $305,566 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop teams of engineers, technicians, and people leaders across multiple sites
Drive excellence across 10+ materials and manufacturing process laboratories
Oversee automation and AI initiatives to improve laboratory operations and customer experience
Serve as a key stakeholder for enterprise initiatives on standards and tools for M&P engineers
Develop succession plans for key technical roles within the materials and processes organization
Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the materials engineering teams
Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve complex materials engineering challenges
Implement advanced materials testing and qualification programs for space applications
Lead failure investigations related to materials and processes issues
Build trust through transparent communication and consistent follow-through on commitments
Represent the Materials & Processes organization in technical reviews and program milestones
Drive innovation in materials science to enable next-generation space technologies
Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and safety requirements
Develop and manage department budget and resource allocation

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in engineering
Minimum of 10 years of people management experience, including budget authority of at least $1M annually
Proven track record of delivering results for internal customer teams
Experience working across the product lifecycle in materials and manufacturing engineering
Knowledge in advanced manufacturing and materials characterization and testing
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive organizational performance
Track record of developing talent and building high-performing technical teams
Experience creating and maintaining technical standards across multiple business units
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Preferred: M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Preferred: 15+ years of experience in aerospace materials engineering
Preferred: Experience with advanced materials development and qualification
Preferred: Knowledge of additive manufacturing and advanced manufacturing processes
Preferred: Experience with materials database management systems
Preferred: Background in failure analysis and root cause investigation
Preferred: Experience with contamination control in spacecraft systems
Preferred: Knowledge of cryogenic systems and materials
Preferred: Experience with radiation effects on materials
Preferred: Experience leading organizational change initiatives
Preferred: Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across functional boundaries
Preferred: Success in creating systems that improve organizational effectiveness
Preferred: Experience implementing automation and AI solutions in laboratory environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
Education Support Program
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

materials engineeringmanufacturing engineeringadvanced manufacturingmaterials characterizationmaterials testingfailure analysisroot cause investigationautomationAI solutionsbudget management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationstrategic initiative developmenttalent developmentcross-functional collaborationcontinuous learningtrust buildingorganizational change managementknowledge sharing

Certifications

B.S. in engineeringM.S. in Materials SciencePh.D. in Materials ScienceM.S. in Metallurgical EngineeringM.S. in Chemical EngineeringM.S. in Mechanical Engineering