L3 Manager, Product Team Lead

BLUE ORIGIN

Manager of combustion devices engineering and product team at Blue Origin. Leading technical and product support directions for space propulsion systems design and development.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,743 - $211,039 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in engineering teams, focusing on mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement in aerospace applications. Proficient in data analysis and CAD tools to enhance product delivery and support technical processes.

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Mechanical DesignManufacturing ProcessesData AnalysisComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

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Hard Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)MachiningWeldingBrazingAdditive ManufacturingProduction ProcessesRoot Cause AnalysisTest Readiness ReviewsAnomaly InvestigationsComponent Design

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipPerformance ManagementCareer DevelopmentBuilding TrustProfessional Relationships

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryCombustion Device ComponentsContinuous ImprovementComponent Life CycleSupplier Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set technical and product support directions and develop team members to support current and future program needs
Support in-house and supplier activities in the design, fabrication, and continuous improvement of combustion device components for ULA and New Glenn customers
Lead and promote process improvement and development activities across all phases of the component life cycle to support on-rate product delivery
Responsible for the complete employee experience, including hiring, performance management, training, and providing tools for career development
Help improve technical processes, requirements and tool development in the focused areas of engine test planning, execution, and engine development cycles
Provide day-to-day direction and contribute to/lead component design, manufacturing, and test support
Perform data reviews and test readiness reviews; support anomaly investigations and root cause analyses to drive corrective actions and hardware improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, or Physics preferred)
5+ years of aerospace industry or related field experience, or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to lead a team of engineers in a fast-paced environment, producing and delivering hardware to meet customer needs
Strong technical fundamentals in mechanical design, manufacturing, supply chain, and materials processing, including machining, welding, brazing, and additive manufacturing
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Demonstrated experience with computer-aided design (CAD) tools
Demonstrated experience leading Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Proven understanding of production processes
Familiarity with data analysis and data processing
Consistent track record of leading teams by earning trust and maintaining positive, professional relationships
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
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.