Hiring: Manager, Factory Automation Company: Blue Origin Location: Huntsville, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:01:44 Target Skills & Keywords : Configuration Management, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Product Lifecycle Management, Program Management, Project Management, SCADA About the job Experience: •2 years of experience managing teams of engineers and/or technicians delivering automated manufacturing systems •5 years of hands-on technical experience designing automated manufacturing systems while working for an automation systems integrator, machine tool builder, in-house automation team, or similar •Minimum 2 years of experience managing teams of engineers and/or technicians delivering automated manufacturing systems •Minimum 5 years of hands-on technical experience designing automated manufacturing systems while working for an automation systems integrator, machine tool builder, in-house automation team, or similar Required Skills: •Lead and manage a team of automation engineers and technicians in the design, build, and deployment of high-rate automated manufacturing systems for the production of aerospace components •Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team of automation engineers and technicians capable of rapidly delivering quality, cost-effective automation systems •Partner with stakeholders across the organization to drive alignment, resolve impediments, and streamline the automation development and deployment process •Monitor team and project performance; identify risks early and develop proactive mitigation plans to protect organizational commitments — including scope, schedule, cost, and quality — in alignment with team, program, and business goals •Communicate project status, risks, and escalations clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders; translate team-level execution health into program-level reporting and ensure alignment with business objectives and annual operating plan commitments •Champion Design for Automated Manufacturing principles across product design and engineering teams; drive adoption of automation-friendly design practices that reduce system complexity and enable scalable production •Define and manage the scope of automation system deliverables — from initial requirements through acceptance — serving as the accountable owner for what the team builds, what it costs, and when it ships Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related engineering field •Demonstrated experience delivering automated manufacturing systems into production — including hands-on involvement in one or more phases of design, build, installation, or commissioning •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 •Operational familiarity with Industrial Engineering concepts including line balancing, takt time, and factory layout optimization, to guide integration of automation systems within the broader production environment •PMP certification, formal project management training, or equivalent program management experience in a capital equipment or automation environment •Other Site Ranges May Differ Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!