Director of Equipment Maintenance

Location:

Space Coast, FL
Huntsville, AL

Employment Type:

Full time

Posted on:

Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID:

R63509

Application Close Date:

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

Job Description: 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 includes 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 Director of Equipment Maintenance, you will lead strategic equipment maintenance operations across the whole company, ensuring the organization operates with optimal functionality and efficiency. Your leadership will drive the improvement of operational performance, cost efficiency, and safety standards across the maintenance organization while aligning with company goals. 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:

Develop and implement data-driven equipment maintenance strategies and procedures to enhance performance, longevity, and reliability of automated equipment.
Oversee the management of all maintenance schedules, 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.
Develop and champion emerging technologies, such as AI (deep learning, LLMs), IoT, and sophisticated analytics to enhance day-to-day maintenance functions - accelerating the team.
Manage the maintenance budgets, working with maintenance managers to optimize resource allocation and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
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 10 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.

Additional Information: Culture Statement: Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we encourage you to apply anyway if excited about this role. Export Control Regulations: Applicants must be U.S. citizen or national or lawful permanent resident or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee. Background Check Requirements:

Standard Background Check required for all positions
Additional checks for certain job profiles including DBIDS background check for military installation access
Additional requirements for commercial vehicle drivers
Merchant Mariner Credential requirements for certain roles

Benefits:

Medical dental vision insurance
Basic & supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short & long-term disability
401(k) with company match up to 5%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays

Bonus eligibility dependent on role type/job level; subject to change Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity without discrimination based on protected characteristics including race color religion etc. They consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws. Affirmative Action & Disability Accommodation Contact: EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com (public inbox; do not include personal medical info) Welcome Statement: Blue Origin is mission-driven focused on innovation encouraging fresh perspectives from bold voices building future as unique selves. About Us Summary: Founded with vision for millions living/working in space benefiting Earth by expanding humanity beyond Earth through reusable launch vehicles designed for human spaceflight from beginning.