Sr. Manager of Equipment Maintenance

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a 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 the site Equipment Maintenance Sr. Manager, you will manage the sitewide implementation of the equipment maintenance operation, ensuring the local organization operates with optimal functionality and efficiency. Your leadership will ensure that strategic enterprise level improvements in operational performance, cost efficiency, and safety standards are implemented tactically at the site level.

You will work with operations, automation engineering, reliability engineering, and equipment partners across Blue Origin to ensure our equipment runs at peak efficiency, maximum availability, and be instrumental to implementing Blue's manufacturing equipment strategy!

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and monitor the implementation of data-driven equipment maintenance strategies and procedures to enhance performance, longevity, and reliability of automated equipment.
• Manage the site maintenance staffing, ensuring timely and effective execution, measured against clearly defined metrics for success.
• Collaborate with reliability engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot and permanently resolve equipment issues.
• Ensure execution of the enterprise maintenance advanced technology systems such as AI (deep learning, LLMs), IoT, and sophisticated analytics to enhance day-to-day maintenance functions - accelerating the team.
• Manage the site maintenance budget to stay on-track with planned expenditures and control unexpected costs.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits of equipment performance, recommending and implementing improvements.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance across all maintenance activities.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement in maintenance processes through the adoption of the latest technologies and practices.
• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of maintenance management systems (CMMS) and practices.
• Experience with, and validated implementation in an industrial setting of Artificial Intelligence to accelerate maintenance functions.
• Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Certification in Maintenance Management or Reliability Engineering.
• Proficiency in maintenance software and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale projects and cross-functional teams.
• Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $171,093.00 - $239,529.15
• Other site ranges may differ
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