Inventory Specialist II

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.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for facilitating the flow of aerospace hardware and equipment to and from various work centers or departments for various spaceflight systems. This scope will require detailed coordination with cross functional teams to ensure accurate compliance with work orders and efficient movement of parts, materials, consumables, tooling and equipment in support of manufacturing. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of manufacturing and production. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination with all applicable Blue Origin departments to ensure on-time delivery of raw material, parts, consumables and tooling to and from the appropriate work centers

• Enforce completion of work center buyoffs prior to moving hardware to the next work center

• Ensure hardware and equipment are properly staged for inter-plant transportation/movement

• Cross-reference and confirm part quantity, part number, serial number, labeling and routing sheet persist with hardware throughout plant movements

• Ensure inventory movements are properly transacted and accurate

• Contribute to zero-defect philosophy by escalating observed non-conformance or design/manufacturing issues that deviate from the nominal process

• Support inventory deviation investigations found within work centers

• Participate in production meetings to communicate part status information to management/leadership

• Ensure smooth and efficient process flow by contributing to development/refinement of queuing software

• Move hardware safely to all locations in surrounding area. This includes driving a 26’ box truck to warehouse, production, and testing facilities and securing loads within vehicle.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted

• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

• Willingness to utilize powered lifting equipment, jib, crane or hoists

• Must be open to working all required shift hours, including overtime and weekends, as needed

Desired:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Strong computer skills, familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc)

• Prior experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic industries

• Experience in organizing files and documents

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $25.43 - $35.60

Other site ranges may differ

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

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