Sr. Industrial Engineer

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

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 Origins 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 this role you will work with the manufacturing and senior leadership teams to help identify develop and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities-

• Translate product upgrade and next-generation vehicle plans into manufacturing facility and tooling implications.
• Write and support strategic memos for the VP and senior leadership including analysis options and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain the New Glenn strategic roadmap and support L3 strategic planning.
• Facilitate the annual planning cycle (strategy goals initiatives) and the Annual Ops Plan (AOP) cycle for New Glenn Operations.
• Work with Engineering Strategy and Finance to align plans and assumptions.
• Evaluate investment and sequencing options with Capacity and Flow Engineer and Factory Transformation Lead and provide capacity and cost inputs to Make-Buy Optimization.
• Bring new products into manufacturing planning early so operational needs are built in from the start.
• Define capacity by dimension (space equipment labor utilities supply chain throughput schedule) with the Senior Manager.
• Build the demand forecast: translate the vehicle delivery schedule into capacity requirements by dimension area and time.
• Calculate lead-time-adjusted decision triggers (procurement construction hiring qualification).
• Automate data feeds and dashboards for weekly utilization updates monthly reviews and quarterly forecast refreshes.
• Document the model and its refresh process so ownership can transfer cleanly.

Qualifications:

• BS in Operations Research Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering degree
• Strong analytic skill set and a high degree of proficiency in data mining
• Outstanding with Excel and manual data analysis
• Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Self-Starter
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Operations Management Advanced Data Mining MSE and/or MBA
• 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

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues 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 10001 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 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys 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.

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