Sr. Systems Engineer – Operations Integrator

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will utilize your expertise in connecting engineering and Operations systems to drive strategic initiatives that optimize engineering for manufacturing, supply chain, and operational processes across our space exploration programs. This senior-level role will be instrumental in scaling our engineering connections to operations by establishing robust digital frameworks, automated data flows, and early-stage collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in operations strategy, manufacturing engineering, or similar analytical roles with increasing responsibility
• Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives involving engineering and operations integration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and manufacturing systems
• Experience with digital manufacturing technologies, data integration platforms, and automated systems
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence across organizational levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (MBA, MS Engineering, MS Operations Research) preferred
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or high-tech industries with complex product development cycles
• Background in supply chain management, manufacturing operations, or production engineering
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), PLM tools (Teamcenter, Windchill), and automated data integration platforms
• Demonstrated experience implementing digital thread initiatives or Industry 4.0 technologies
• Previous experience in a startup or rapidly scaling organization
• Experience with production engineering standards development and deployment
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards (AS9100, NADCAP) and quality systems

Responsibilities

• Automate signals between engineering and operations through appropriate data flows and digital threads, ensuring seamless information exchange across the product lifecycle
• Understand, lead, define, and simplify processes while developing automated systems that integrate manufacturing data into MSE (Manufacturing Systems Engineering) tools, ensuring critical information flows back to engineering teams at optimal points in the product development lifecycle
• Design and implement digital frameworks that capture, analyze, and distribute engineering and operational intelligence to relevant stakeholders
• Establish automated feedback loops between production floor and design teams to enable rapid decision-making
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify operational inefficiencies and implement data-driven solutions
• Create and deploy framework to ensure operations input in early design and development activities, embedding manufacturability and operational considerations into the design process
• Collaborate on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Operations (DFO) initiatives to ensure digital thread integration starting from conceptual and preliminary design phases
• Establish simple Agile/gate review processes that incorporate operations perspectives into design milestones
• Develop standardized methodologies for operations impact assessment during new product development
• Take ownership of various production engineering standards and initiatives, ensuring consistency and excellence
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve production engineering standards, work instructions, and best practices
• Lead implementation of industry standards (AS9100, ISO 9001) and internal operational excellence frameworks
• Drive standardization initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites and product lines
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business development teams to optimize and simplify end-to-end processes
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational excellence and digital thread effectiveness
• Lead strategic planning sessions and present findings to senior leadership
• Support business case development for major operational investments and infrastructure decisions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Benefits

• 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level