Principal Industrial Engineer - Lunar Operations

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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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

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 diverse 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 exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. 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 small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will support the design, development and fabrication of space launch vehicles and components to support human spaceflight programs. This is a hands-on position that requires strong communication, organization, planning, and project management skills.  

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!  

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Industrial Engineer to support the efficient production of lunar products at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for optimizing production processes, coordinating the integration of engineering designs with manufacturing operations, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and design workflows and production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs 

• Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies to streamline production operations

• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness

•  Develop and apply time and motion studies to optimize labor utilization and reduce production cycle time

• Update durations and days required to build based on time studies in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

• Conduct capacity planning and resource allocation to maximize output and meet production deadlines

• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes

• Monitor production metrics and lead initiatives to address any variances or quality issues

• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices for production 

• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies

• Monitor and report on the product health (technical producibility, schedule adherence) through the entire product build and delivery. Apply program management principles to develop executable plans, and implement creative solutions to complex problems

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

• Capture best practices of production systems, and manage organizational knowledge and lessons-learned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the aerospace or high-tech industries.

• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (including Product Life Cycle Management, Manufacturing Execution System, and Material Requirements Planning)

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve production issues.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness

• 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  

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