Senior Technical Product Manager

Senior Technical Product Manager

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a software Product Manager, with a bias toward Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and/or supply chain in discrete manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience MES functionalities, including process authoring, scheduling, material movement and data integration with QMS, PLM, ERP (especially MRP).
• 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 product 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

• Drive the development and execution of a visionary MES product roadmap that aligns with Blue Origin’s strategic objectives and improves manufacturing excellence.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define and communicate the MES product vision, ensuring alignment with company-wide goals.
• Manage a portfolio of MES products, features, and integrations. Ship products at high velocity, taking new ideas from concept to launch.
• Ensure seamless integration of MES with Quality Management Systems (QMS), ERP and PLM to maintain real-time data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with IT teams to customize and enhance MES functionality to meet the evolving needs of the manufacturing environment.
• Develop and maintain software product documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and user manuals.
• Develop and monitor MES OKRs and KPIs, analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve those metrics.
• 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.
• Collaborate with operations and business leaders to gather insights, drive decisions, and improve product adoption.
• Champion the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI and agentic systems to enhance MES capabilities and drive innovation in manufacturing processes.
• Ensure that all MES developments comply with aerospace industry standards (e.g., ISA-95, AS9100) and other relevant regulations, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in MES and manufacturing orchestration to ensure our processes remain competitive.

Preferred Qualifications

• A proven track record of launching innovative manufacturing and supply chain products from concept to market, with a deep understanding of integrating software solutions with shop floor systems in engineer-to-order environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes across multiple manufacturing domains, materials, operations, maintenance, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaborative efforts across software engineering, manufacturing operations, quality assurance, and IT.
• Experience with GenAI and agentic engines in a software development context
• Experience in aerospace and/or engineer-to-order environments under strict regulatory conditions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.