Senior Technical Product Manager
| Company | Blue Origin |
|---|---|
| Location | Merritt Island, FL, USA, Huntsville, AL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience as a software Product Manager, with a bias toward supply chain and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- 2+ years of experience MES functionalities, including work master authoring, real-time monitoring, detailed scheduling, and data integration with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- 2+ years working in manufacturing centric business, with an understanding of fabrication, assembly and quality inspection.
- 2+ years of SQL development experience including strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive data-driven decisions.
- Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of MES strategies and roadmaps in alignment with company goals and manufacturing requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for MES implementation projects, including requirements gathering, system configuration, and validation.
- Ensure seamless integration of MES with Quality Management Systems (QMS) to maintain real-time data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the detailed scheduling of manufacturing activities, leveraging MES capabilities to optimize resource allocation and production timelines.
- Collaborate with IT teams to customize and enhance MES functionality to meet the evolving needs of the manufacturing environment.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), user manuals, and system architecture diagrams.
- Monitor MES performance metrics and analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide training and support to manufacturing teams on MES functionalities and best practices.
- Act as a liaison between manufacturing, quality assurance, and IT teams to resolve any issues related to MES execution and data linkage.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in MES and manufacturing orchestration to ensure our processes remain competitive.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with software development and customization related to MES and manufacturing systems is a plus.
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on process optimization and continuous improvement; Six Sigma certification or similar preferred.
- The ideal candidate will have a:
- 5+ years of software development experience focused on factory or supply chain use cases.
- 5+ years of experience launching 0-1 supply chain products.
- 5+ years of experience integrating software with shop floor systems/operations technology.
- Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes across multiple manufacturing domains, materials, operations, maintenance, etc.
- Experience with GenAI and agentic engines in a software development context.
- Experience in aerospace and/or engineer-to-order environments under strict regulatory conditions.
- Experience with ISA-95, AS9100