Industrial Engineer Principal

Blue Origin Operations Engineer

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.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers you will serve as SME contributor to the development of company capabilities, best practices, and standards while developing advanced techniques, procedures, and criteria required for release and verification of assigned processes. Applies human performance principles to design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Applies statistical methods and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, workplace designs, and production standards. Considers workflow, layout, and safety measures when designing industrial plants and facilities. Coordinates quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost. Drafts and designs layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency, using drafting tools and computer. Ensures design meets organizational and production goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own the successful completion of major program outcomes through informal leadership of project and technical work teams; provides mentoring to other employees
• Perform and lead others in creating build & flow documents, identifying required production tools, creating manufacturing BOMs, authoring work instructions, determining build schedules, and executing build of flight hardware on the production flow. You will work in a cross functional team role providing direction to manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, and facilities engineering
• Lead anomaly investigations, root cause/corrective action analyses, and development of recovery plans
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in 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
• 15+ years of related combined experience in 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
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or similar) from an accredited college or university. ABET is preferred and others will be considered
• Project Management Certification (PMP)
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Lean Manufacturing Certifications
• Experience with launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellite, development, production, or operations
• Experience using schedule management tools (P6 Primavera, Microsoft Project, Airtable, etc.) to analyze/manage schedule progress, variances, and Critical Path
• Experience using cost management tools to analyze/manage project budgets and variances

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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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