Blue Origin

Director of DFX, Design for Manufacturing Mechanical

Bay Area, CA · Director

Work authorization required$234k-$328kDetected 21 days ago

Supply ChainGD&THardware DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTolerance Analysis

About the role

Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
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Responsibilities

Define and own the DFM and DFX - Mechanical strategy, guiding programs from the earliest concept stages through mass production
Champion DFX principles across mechanical systems - DFA, DFM, DFR, and DFC - embedding them deeply into the product development process before design decisions become costly to reverse
Spearhead NPI efforts including prototype builds, prototype facility stand-up, factory line development, and the seamless transition to full rate production
Serve as a strategic partner to hardware engineering teams, leveraging simulation, tolerance stack-up analysis, GD&T, and DOE to drive design decisions that elevate manufacturability, testability, reliability, yield, and cost performance
Recruit, develop, and inspire a world-class DFM and DFX engineering team, cultivating a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
Lead failure analysis and corrective action processes that drive measurable improvements in quality, throughput, and FPY outcomes
Collaborate with global supply chain and supplier partners to align on process requirements and manufacturing readiness at every stage
We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
You will be at the center of translating cutting-edge hardware designs into scalable, high-quality manufacturing processes - from NPI through full rate production - while driving Design for Excellence principles across mechanical systems including Design for Assembly, Design for Manufacturability, mechanical tolerancing, structural design optimization, and Design for Reliability at the component and assembly level.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in consumer electronics or hardware manufacturing engineering, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
A distinguished track record of applying mechanical DFX methodologies - DFM, DFA, DFR, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and statistically based DOE - across high-complexity hardware programs
Commanding expertise in factory automation, failure analysis, process development, and yield improvement with measurable cost savings and FPY results to show for it
A collaborative, cross-functional mindset with deep experience partnering across product, engineering, supply chain, and operations
Exceptional communication skills and executive presence with the ability to influence and inspire across all levels of an organization

Nice to have

Experience in satellite, aerospace, or defense hardware manufacturing
Background in high-precision mechanical assembly manufacturing for complex hardware programs
Experience managing programs across US and Asia-based manufacturing sites
Hands-on proficiency with mechanical simulation, tolerance analysis tools, and structured design review processes such as DFMEA for mechanical assemblies

Compensation

CA applicants is $233,934.00 - $327,506.55
Other site ranges may differ
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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.

Benefits

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

Company info

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance.
Blue Origin's TeraWave Operations is architecting a first-of-its-kind satellite connectivity manufacturing capability, and we are seeking a Director of DFX, Design for Manufacturing Mechanical to shape how it is built.

Equal 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.

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