Engineer - Manufacturing Optimization II

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

14 holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Manufacturing and Supply Chain Specialist to advance production system execution, lead Kaizen workshops, and drive cross-functional projects across facilities in support of our spaceflight manufacturing goals.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with engineering, operations, and quality teams, with up to 20% travel and a focus on safe, repeatable processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Business Disciplines.
• Strong analytic skill set and proficiency in data mining.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Production System Execution – drive stable, repeatable success through performance trend awareness and action coordination.
• Strategic Workshop Facilitation – plan, execute, and follow up on Kaizen improvement workshops and training sessions.
• Lead manufacturing-related projects for cross-functional teams – align people, processes, and assets for success.
• Process Improvement – Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Time Studies, Waste Reduction, and work sampling.
• Operations improvement – Ergonomics, capacity planning, and recovery planning.
• Production Scheduling, budgeting, and cost/price evaluations; resource allocation and scenario planning.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Data mining

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science/Business

Master’s in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Excel

Data analysis

Job description

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. We are a 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 specialists you will develop, integrate, and qualify processes for Blue Origin’s manufacturing. We seek people who are passionate about space and possess a strong desire to continuously learn and improve. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. In this role, you will directly impact the successful performance of every element of Blue Origin’s manufacturing and test operations scope. We are seeking a curious, driven, innovative team player passionate about our mission.

Responsibilities

• Production System Execution – Drive stable, repeatable success through performance trend awareness, executive feedback, critical action coordination, and more
• Strategic Workshop Facilitation – Help plan, execute, and follow up on major Kaizen Improvement Workshops, critical training sessions, and similar activities
• Lead manufacturing-related projects for cross-functional teams – set the right conditions for success for people, processes, and assets.
• Process Improvement- Lean Manufacturing, Engineering Economic Analysis, Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Methods, Six Sigma, Time Studies, Waste Reduction, and Work Sampling
• Operations improvement- Ergonomic and Human Factors, Operations Plans, Recovery planning, Capacity planning, Capital planning
• Production Support- Ability to execute application of core concepts.
• Production Support- Production Scheduling, Theory of Constraints, Budgets and Forecasts, Crew Empowerment, Defect Analysis and Benchmarking Analysis, Core Competency Definition, Resource Allocation, Scenario Planning, Discrete Event Simulation, Make/Buy Evaluations, and Cost/Price Evaluations.
• Integrated Systems- Value Stream Analysis, Manufacturing Process Design, Systems Thinking
• Travel opportunities available to support other sites.
• Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Business Disciplines
• Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Critical thinking – ability to receive a task and thoroughly execute without detailed instructions
• Strong analytic skill set and a high degree of proficiency in data mining
• Outstanding with Excel and manual data analysis
• Self-Starter
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Desired: Master’s of Science or Business – Industrial Engineering, other Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or similar
• Demonstrated experience working directly with manufacturing in a production environment
• Demonstrated factory flow and process modeling and simulations experience
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement and value stream mapping events.
• Certifications showing demonstrated knowledge (PMP, Lean Black Belt, similar) Experience transitioning development to production
• Strong teaming skills
• Hands‑on experience with materials and manufacturing processes
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay

• Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $91,852.00 - $128,592.45
• 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. 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, 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiantative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin!

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Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.