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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 seeking a dynamic Industrial Engineer to join our Operations team at Blue Origin. This role will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, ensure stringent quality control throughout production, and optimize supply chain logistics specific to Production/Operations. The ideal candidate will be results-driven, skilled in resource management, and committed to high-quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance production timelines. Leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies, you will contribute to improving manufacturing techniques, ensuring Blue Origin’s continued innovation and excellence in aerospace engineering.   

Responsibilities:

• Own the successful completion of major program outcomes through informal leadership of project and technical work teams; provides mentoring to other employees

• Lead development of recovery and root cause/corrective action analyses

• Perform trade studies with vehicle level and subsystem design teams to better enable fabrication and integration of parts

• Follow the build onto the floor and be the technical point of contact during build execution

• Monitor and report on the product health (technical producibility, schedule adherence, budget allocation) through the entire product build and delivery. Identify inputs, constraints, and deficiencies of the product build plan and work with all associated functions to implement solutions that will ensure product delivery within safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals.

• Apply program management principles to develop executable plans, and implement creative solutions to complex problems

• Manage production schedule targets with the responsibility to analyze, manage, and report on schedule performance and variance analysis

• Manage production budget targets with the responsibility to analyze, manage, and report on budget performance and variance analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or similar) from an accredited college or university. ABET is preferred and others will be considered

• Advanced professional expertise in understanding and application of engineering fundamentals across the development cycle of systems including requirements, fabrication, assembly, verification, test, and refurbishment

• 2+ years of related combined experience in Industrial Engineering, manufacturing engineering and project management/program management roles at various levels within a manufacturing environment

• Previous experience with setting technical direction for area of expertise and setting frameworks for deciding trade-offs between low, medium, and high-performance technical architectures

• Previous experience in a product leadership role with significant technical project management responsibility and proven technical depth

• Experience managing within fast-paced dynamic (e.g., growing, evolving) organizations, including planning, budget, schedule, quality, deliverables, reporting, staff, facilities, and interfaces

• Experience driving a product from concept development into production

• Proven excellent written, communication, and presentation skills

• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office suite of software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills  

• Strong organizational and analytical skills  

• Demonstrated ability in financial and data analysis/monitoring

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.

Background Check

• 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 (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• 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 weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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