Blue Origin · 10 hours ago
Lunar Operations - Industrial Engineers III
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company dedicated to developing reusable and safe space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking experienced Industrial Engineers to optimize production processes for lunar products, focusing on efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with design and manufacturing teams.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyze and design production workflows and processes to elevate efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness
Apply lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies to manufacturing operations
Collaborate with design and engineering to validate manufacturability and drive product/process improvements
Conduct time and motion studies; update build durations and labor requirements in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Perform capacity planning and resource allocation to maximize production output and meet delivery targets
Develop and refine standard operating procedures and best practices for manufacturing and assembly
Monitor and report product performance metrics (producibility, schedule adherence, quality); lead corrective action initiatives
Lead risk assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies
Capture and share lessons learned and best practices across teams
Support and implement program management strategies to execute production plans and solve complex technical challenges
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace or high-tech preferred)
Familiarity with ERP/PLM/MES/MRP systems and enterprise-level production tracking
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering efficiency, quality, and safety
Excellent communication skills for both cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation
Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience with simulation tools (AnyLogic or similar) and/or 3D Modeling (CATIA or similar)
Experience with PLM software (Windchill or similar)
Familiarity with web-based collaboration/document management (SharePoint or similar)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience in time studies, labor utilization planning, and capacity/resource management
Demonstrated experience driving process improvements in an aerospace environment
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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