Senior Technical Product Manager

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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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a Software Product Engineer focused on PLM Integration and Manufacturing Processes, you will bridge the gap between our engineering design data and the manufacturing floor. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that designs from PLM and eBOMs are accurately and effectively translated into detailed work instructions, quality assurance steps, and production schedules. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and IT, to drive seamless integration and execution.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to gather requirements for translating design data into actionable manufacturing instructions.
• Develop and maintain product vision, roadmaps and timelines, ensuring alignment with business objectives and manufacturing requirements.
• Design software workflows to validate, and optimize detailed manufacturing work instructions, quality steps, and schedules based on information from PLM systems and eBOMs.
• Work with IT and software development teams to customize and enhance PLM tools and manufacturing execution systems (MES) to support integration.
• Ensure that all manufacturing documentation meets company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyze business process and software usage data to identify areas for process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and support to manufacturing teams on new processes and instructions.
• Act as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve any issues related to design transfers and process implementation.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve our processes and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of PLM systems, eBOMs, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and quality management systems (QMS).
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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.

Desired:

• Experience with software development and customization related to PLM tools and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with GenAI in a software development context
• Experience in Aerospace and/or engineer to order in a strict regulatory environment
• Experience with ISA-95, AS9110
• Experience across multiple manufacturing domains, materials, operations, maintenance, etc.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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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 (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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