Manufacturing Optimization Engineer III

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.

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 will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and 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 be responsible for managing various technical projects for TeraWave — Blue Origin's satellite communications program. This is a hands-on position that requires effective communication, high judgment, and knowledge of the manufacturing production system.

We are seeking a proactive, collaborative individual with excellent analytical ability and project management acuity that can thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong attention to detail and a passion for providing more than just the numbers. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Position Details:

Shift: A Shift Monday -Friday (8:00AM-5:00PM)

Relocation: Available Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Responsibilities:

- Lead Manufacturing-related Projects
- Production Support- Production Scheduling, Theory of Constraints, Budgets and Forecasts, Crew Empowerment, Defect Analysis and Benchmarking Analysis, Core Competency Definition, Resource Allocation, Scenario Planning, Discrete Event Simulation, Make/Buy Evaluations, and Cost/Price Evaluations.
- Process Improvement- Lean Manufacturing, Engineering Economic Analysis, Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Methods, Six Sigma, Time Studies, Waste Reduction, and Work Sampling
- Operations improvement- Ergonomic and Human Factors, Operations Plans, Recovery planning, Capacity planning, Capital planning
- Integrated Systems- Value Stream Analysis, Facility Layouts, Production Systems Design, Manufacturing Process Design, Systems Thinking, Facilities Planning, and Requirement.
- Supporting other Blue sites with eventual relocation possibilities and willingness to travel as needed.

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
- 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.

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, 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

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