Controls & Harness Fabrication 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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Job Description

The Controls Architecture & Fabrication organization is responsible for delivering reliable, high-performance instrumentation and controls (I&C) infrastructure that enables safe and continuous spaceflight operations. This position supports that mission by leading an in-house fabrication shop that builds control panels, electrical enclosures, and cable harnesses for ground systems, test assets, and launch facilities across multiple Blue Origin sites.

As part of a highly skilled team, you will manage and lead a productionized I&C fabrication operation - driving the shop from intake through build, test, and delivery. Your leadership will directly influence build quality, production throughput, and the overall success of launch and test system readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations. Lead technicians and shift leads in day-to-day fabrication of I&C control panels, cable harnesses, and electrical enclosures - with a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule. Oversee and optimize a multi-station shop, establishing production workflows for repeatable, high-quality output. Plan and assign work across shifts including station assignments, overtime, and backup coverage.

Quality & Standards. Ensure all work is performed per approved procedures, work instructions, drawings, BOMs, and safety/quality requirements. Provide hands-on technical support for panel wiring, harness fabrication, checkout, and troubleshooting as needed. Maintain clean, organized, compliant work areas (5S, tool/FOD control).

Material & Work Order Management. Manage the complete work order lifecycle within ERP/MRP systems - creation, release, tracking, and closure. Ensure accurate and timely material transactions including issues, transfers, receipts, returns, and inventory adjustments to support production schedules, traceability, and operational efficiency.

People Leadership. Hire, onboard, train, and develop team members. Conduct regular performance check-ins and annual reviews; coach and mentor at all levels. Lead team growth through interviewing, recognition, and building long-term team capability.

Communication & Planning. Serve as the stakeholder interface during new project intake, production scheduling, and delivery closeout. Communicate work status, issues, and risks clearly to leadership and partner teams (engineering, planning, logistics, safety, quality). Support workforce planning, budget inputs, and resource forecasting.

Safety & Continuous Improvement. Drive a strong safety culture - identify hazards, support incident investigations, and implement corrective actions. Identify and implement improvements to increase safety, quality, efficiency, and repeatability across the shop.

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: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.