Sr. Director, New Site Operations

About this role

Application close date: 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.

Job Description

Blue Origin's TeraWave Operations is building a first-of-its-kind satellite connectivity manufacturing capability, and we are seeking a Sr. Director of TeraWave Site Launch Operations to lead the tiger team responsible for making it a reality.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role at the center of one of Blue Origin's most ambitious programs. You will own the end-to-end launch of TeraWave manufacturing operations - from facility readiness and infrastructure buildout through production go-live - ensuring the site is fully equipped, operationally ready, and built to scale. You will lead a cross-functional tiger team, partner deeply with engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations leadership, and drive the decisions that determine how and when TeraWave reaches rate production.

What You Will Do • Lead the TeraWave site launch team, driving accountability to milestones and ensuring the organization is aligned and executing at pace

• Own end-to-end site launch - from initial facility planning and infrastructure buildout through production go-live and ramp

• Define facility and operational requirements including test equipment, tooling, power consumption, air supply, and resource planning — translating product and process needs into a fully operational manufacturing environment

• Partner closely with engineering teams to understand what is being built and how, ensuring site capabilities are designed to support production requirements from day one

• Drive alignment across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations to ensure nothing is missed at launch

• Identify and resolve gaps early - anticipating risks before they become delays and making decisions with incomplete information in a fast-moving environment

• Define and track site launch metrics, communicating progress and risks clearly to senior leadership

• Build and develop a high-performing tiger team capable of executing at the speed and complexity this program demands

• Adapt plans as the program evolves, maintaining operational readiness in a first-of-its-kind, ambiguous environment

• Partner with peer site leaders to ensure consistency in processes, standards, and learnings across sites

What You Bring • 15+ years of experience in manufacturing, site operations, or industrial engineering, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role

• Proven track record of standing up complex manufacturing or production facilities from the ground up and launching them on time

• Deep technical fluency - you understand what is being built, how it is built, and what the facility needs to support it

• Experience defining facility and infrastructure requirements across test equipment, tooling, power, and production utilities

• Exceptional ability to operate in ambiguity and make sound decisions in a fast-moving, first-of-its-kind program

• Experience partnering across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations at a senior level

• Clear communicator with executive presence - can translate operational complexity into crisp insights for leadership

• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and hold a high-performing team accountable to results

Nice to Have • Experience in satellite, aerospace, consumer electronics, or defense manufacturing environments

• Background in both facility launch and volume manufacturing operations

• Familiarity with TeraWave or satellite connectivity hardware programs

• Experience managing operations across multiple manufacturing sites

  Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $236,318.00 - $330,844.50 Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

Export Control Regulations 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 (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ab

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