Sean Scott

About Sean Scott

With 12 years of leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing and operations, I specialize in scaling complex, regulated production environments into disciplined, high-performance systems capable of supporting mission-critical programs.I currently lead manufacturing strategy and execution for orbital launch systems including the New Glenn Second Stage, Payload Accommodations & Fairings, and the Amazon LEO dispenser supporting high-value commercial and national security missions. Accountable for production within a sq. ft. aerospace manufacturing facility in Merritt Island, Florida, I oversee the transition of advanced spaceflight hardware from development into stable, repeatable, rate-capable production.My scope spans end-to-end manufacturing of structural and fluid systems including pressure vessels, tubing, precision weldments, composites, surface coatings, and thermal protection systems. I lead cross-functional integration across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program teams to scale launch cadence while improving cost, quality, and delivery performance.My leadership focus centers on operational scale, margin discipline, and execution rigor. I implement lean manufacturing, process standardization, and continuous improvement frameworks that increase throughput, improve first-pass yield, compress cycle times, and strengthen cash conversion. I establish quality control and risk-mitigation systems to ensure integrity of flight-critical hardware operating in extreme aerospace environments.Previously, I led large multidisciplinary teams in defense manufacturing environments, driving business transformation initiatives, earned value performance, and operational restructuring efforts to improve predictability and performance across complex portfolios.I am motivated by building organizations that translate advanced engineering into production-ready systems — combining technical depth with financial accountability and scalable operating models. My experience spans facility scale-up, workforce development, KPI-driven execution, and leading teams through growth and change in highly regulated industries.I believe sustainable enterprise value is created through disciplined operations, strong leadership teams, and consistent execution against measurable performance objectives.

Experience

1. Director of Manufacturing Operations - Orbital Products

   Blue Origin

   Sep 2024 — Present · Merritt Island, FL, US

   Lead manufacturing strategy and execution for critical orbital launch systems including the New Glenn Second Stage, New Glenn Payload Accommodations & Fairings, and the Amazon LEO dispenser supporting high-value commercial and national security missions.Accountable for scaling production within a sq. ft. aerospace manufacturing facility in Merritt Island, FL, driving operational readiness for heavy-lift orbital launch capability.Scope & ImpactDirect end-to-end manufacturing for structural and fluid systems including bottles, tubing, precision weldments, composites, surface coatings, and thermal protection systems.Scale manufacturing rate and assembly operations to support increasing launch cadence while improving cost, quality, and delivery performance.Lead cross-functional integration with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program teams to transition complex spaceflight hardware from development into stable, repeatable production.Implement lean manufacturing, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput, improve first-pass yield, and reduce cycle time.Establish quality control and risk-mitigation frameworks to ensure flight-critical hardware integrity in extreme aerospace environments.Build and develop high-performing manufacturing teams aligned to safety, productivity, and operational KPIs.Focused on operational scale, margin discipline, and execution rigor in a highly regulated, technically complex environment — translating advanced aerospace engineering into repeatable, production-ready systems.

Education

• Pellissippi State Community College

  Associate of Science - AS, Electrical Construction Managment

  2013 — 2014

• Thomas Edison State University

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Electrical Technology

  2014 — 2016

• Thomas Edison State University

  Master of Science - MS, Project Management

  2017 — 2023

• Rupert Jahn Trade School

  Journeymen Electrician, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General

  2007 — 2013