Sr. Manager - Factory Automation
Core
Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of automated systems and technologies to improve safety, quality, and efficiency of manufacturing processes for Blue Origin rockets and systems.
Role type
Senior Manager, Factory Automation
Builds
Scalable and robust hardware and software solutions for manufacturing environments
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing, Industrial Automation, Controls Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Engineering leadership, PLC and Robot programming, Controls engineering, Automation design, Electrical and mechanical drawing interpretation, Process simplification
Preferred skills
High-level language programming (Python, C#), NC programming (G-code, TP, Karel), Automation simulation, Controls code version control, Manufacturing process knowledge (CNC, metrology)
Technologies
Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley Control Logix, Ignition, Kepware, AWS, Ladder, ST, C/C++
Responsibilities
Lead initiatives to improve manufacturing reliability and efficiency through automation; oversee mechanical & electrical design of complete automation solutions; lead design and modification of PLC and Robot programs; support SCADA application development; collaborate with data-science and AI teams for IoT analytics integration
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
