Aerospace Prototype Planner & Scheduler

Blue Origin; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 10%

1st shift, Mon-Fri

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Planner/Scheduler for the SWORD Prototype Group in Space Coast, FL. You will craft high-level schedules for complex prototypes, identify variances, and push for solutions using KPI-driven insight.

Expect collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and production teams to drive program success. You will manage capacity, sequencing and prioritization, while supporting continuous improvement and deconfliction at the program level.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing planning, machine shop operations, or supply environment.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience purchasing raw materials or COTS hardware and managing supplier delivery.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills; able to interface with internal customers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project requirements and set team-wide priority and sequencing.
• Monitor resources and provide solutions to avoid program-level conflicts.
• Maintain readiness to report KPIs like capacity, timing, and availability.
• Support continuous improvements to planning frameworks and workflows.
• Provide hands-on shop floor and ship-side support during builds.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and expedite critical buys.
• Own schedule prioritization and communicate status to leadership and customers.
• Negotiate delivery expectations with internal customers as needed.

Skills

Planning in manufacturing

Customer-centric solutions

5+ years manufacturing planning

Read drawings & GD&T

MS Office proficiency

Problem solving under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

Jira

Siemens PLM

Costpoint

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Planner/Scheduler for the SWORD Prototype Group in Space Coast, FL. You will craft high-level schedules for complex prototypes, identify variances, and push for solutions using KPI-driven insight.

Expect collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and production teams to drive program success. You will manage capacity, sequencing and prioritization, while supporting continuous improvement and deconfliction at the program level.