Lunar Operations - Industrial Engineer
Blue Origin · Space Coast, FL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Blue Origin (aerospace & defense) in Space Coast, FL. Partner with design and manufacturing engineering as an IE consultant to validate manufacturability and drive product and process improvements.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Kaizen, Root cause, DMAIC
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $86k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 66 live postings that list pay, out of 271 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 270 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $86k–$125k, from 65 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 62%
- ✓ Time studies 42%
- New product launch 38%
- ✓ Six Sigma 35%
- ✓ Root cause 28%
- AutoCAD 26%
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Stands out: this posting asks for DMAIC, Assembly lines, CATIA / NX, Python, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Blue Origin in Space Coast
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Full description from Blue OriginAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the Role
As an Industrial Engineer III in Lunar Manufacturing Operations, you will own production-system problems from start to finish with little direction from management. You will work with design, manufacturing, quality and supply chain as a trusted IE consultant. You will turn production data into decisions that keep lunar hardware safe, on schedule and on cost. Expect to work in production areas that are still being stood up, where the tools, data and standard work don't exist yet and you will help build them.
Responsibilities
- ◆Analyze and design production workflows and processes to improve safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Own your assigned areas with little tasking from management.
- ◆Lead complex cross-functional improvement projects with major business impact, from scoping through delivery. Consistently deliver on time to your commitments.
- ◆Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods (8D, DMAIC, PDCA) to plan, facilitate and track workshops, kaizens and problem-solving events.
- ◆Partner with design and manufacturing engineering as an IE consultant to validate manufacturability and drive product and process improvements.
- ◆Conduct time studies and work sampling, and keep build durations and labor
requirements
in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) up to date.
- ✓Perform capacity analysis for labor, equipment and facilities. Translate production plans into resource needs and identify the constraints that limit output.
- ✓Check source data before relying on it: trace it to its system of record, test it against actuals, and flag gaps instead of building analysis on top of them.
- ✓Develop and refine standard operating procedures, plus a small set of standard IE tools and templates for your area. Senior IE review is expected.
- ✓Monitor and report build-health metrics (producibility, schedule adherence, labor performance, quality). Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions until they stay fixed.
- ✓Support risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards and company policy.
- ✓Capture and share lessons learned and best practices across teams and sites.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field
- ✓5+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace or high-tech preferred)
- ✓Advanced proficiency in at least 3 IE focus areas, such as time study, capacity analysis, process modeling, cost/benefit analysis, facilities layout, root cause analysis or labor budgeting, shown through delivered projects
- ✓Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects from scoping through measured results
- ✓Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP/MES/PLM systems and enterprise-level production tracking
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the judgment to question data quality before drawing conclusions
- ✓Clear written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation
- ✓Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) or equivalent continuous improvement experience
- ✓Advanced Excel modeling; experience with SQL, Python or Databricks for production data analysis
- ✓Experience with BI and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau or similar)
- ✓Experience with simulation tools (AnyLogic or similar) and/or 3D modeling (CATIA or similar)
- ✓Experience with PLM software (Windchill or similar) and document management (SharePoint or similar)
- ✓Experience with capacity models, labor utilization planning or facility/asset sizing for a production ramp
- ✓Demonstrated process improvements in an aerospace or other regulated manufacturing environment
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Application close date
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
Team Focus & Domain Expertise
Based on skills, business need and production portfolio, candidates may be placed in one of several focus areas within Lunar Manufacturing Operations, including but not limited to:
- •Manufacturing Process Optimization | Own process mapping, time studies, MES data accuracy and cycle-time reduction for assigned assembly lines (e.g., Lunar Lander, Propulsion, Structures). Drive lean implementation and adoption of best practices on the shop floor.
- •Capacity Planning & Resource Management | Build and maintain labor, equipment and space capacity models for assigned product lines. Support production ramps, new vehicle lines and vertical-integration decisions with data-backed resource plans.
- •Production Quality & Risk Management | Coordinate process audits, corrective action plans and preventive risk assessments. Work with quality engineering and program management to monitor build health and protect schedule and cost.