Industrial Engineer III

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.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space communications and requires dedicated commitment and detailed attention to safe, repeatable manufacturing. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will support the management operating system driving sustainable improvement in the production of New Glenn. This is a hands-on position requiring effective communication, sound judgment, and working knowledge of manufacturing production systems.

We are seeking a proactive, collaborative individual with strong analytical ability. In this role, you will work with the manufacturing and senior leadership teams to help identify, develop, and implement process improvements.

• •Define capacity by dimension (space, equipment, labor, utilities, supply chain throughput, schedule) with the Senior Manager.
• •Lead the 4-6 week capacity baseline audit across Rocket Park production areas and produce the utilization heat map.
• •Build the demand forecast: translate the vehicle delivery schedule into capacity

• +Operations Management, Advanced Data Mining, MSE and/or MBA
• +3 - 10+ years proven experience working directly with manufacturing in a production environment
• +Experience in machine shops and fabrication environments
• +Experience in aerospace manufacturing and/or facilities planning
• +3+ years of factory flow and process modeling and simulations experience
• +2+ years of experience leading continuous improvement and value stream mapping events.
• +Additive manufacturing experience
• +Project Management Certification (PMP)
• +Experience transitioning development to production
• +Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• +Manned space flight production experience
• +Strong teaming skills
• +Experience with manufacturing organizations, logistics, continuous improvement and/or supply chain
• +Hands-on experience with materials and manufacturing processes

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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• •Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• •Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• •Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL

• •Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• •Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• •Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on wee