Senior Manager – Turbomachinery Product Team Lead, Engines

BLUE ORIGIN

Senior Manager leading turbomachinery product team at Blue Origin. Overseeing projects in rocket engine development for commercial and spaceflight applications.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $183,807 - $257,328 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in turbomachinery development and production, with a strong focus on project management, team leadership, and performance metrics. Proven ability to analyze data for informed decision-making and drive process improvements in aerospace engineering.

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Turbomachinery DevelopmentProject ManagementTeam LeadershipPerformance MetricsAerospace Engineering

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Hard Skills

Rocket Engine DevelopmentAerospace Fluid SystemsMechanical SystemsKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Data AnalysisManufacturing Process ImprovementRisk ManagementInterdisciplinary EngineeringBudget ManagementSchedule Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTroubleshooting AptitudeRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

AerospaceManufacturing RateCost PerformanceQuality OrganizationSupply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and execute plans to reach turbomachinery development and production milestones on BE-3U.
Identify, elevate, and act on key cost and performance input metrics that drive project direction.
Hire, develop, and lead a talented team of engineers.
Identify schedule-critical hardware, equipment, people, and facilities – resolve constraints and fix defects at the root.
Define, manage, and action key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product team success.
Leverage data to make informed decisions and iterate on manufacturing and design changes across the turbomachinery life cycle.
Own turbomachinery program budget and schedule.
Analyze non-conformance metrics and partner with the quality organization to apply opportunities for process improvements that improve rate manufacturing performance.
Coordinate and partner with the operations and supply chain organizations to execute manufacturing upgrade initiatives.
Identify, mitigate, and own turbomachinery risks – remove blockers, investigate/escalate issues, and close on solutions.
Manage interdisciplinary engineering and execution tasks to improve overall program success.
Drive clear and consistent communication across all levels to ensure goal alignment.
Champion a collaborative culture to attack challenges to engine cost, performance, and manufacturing rate.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in engineering.
7+ years of experience in rocket engine development or aerospace fluid/mechanical systems.
3+ years of project and people management experience.
Proven ability to establish and execute complex plans with multiple functional interfaces while maintaining clear communication across stakeholders at all levels.
Desire to lead and manage small teams on fast-paced development and production projects.
High attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills.
Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and quick thinking to keep projects moving forward.
Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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.

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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results