Facilities Industrial Engineer Sr. - Florida Expansion Planning

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is hiring for a facilities/industrial engineering leadership role to own floor-space allocation to workcenters and manage capital construction projects across Blue Origin facilities. You will lead cross-functional efforts with architects and engineering partners to size workcenters, optimize layouts, and control budgets.

The role requires 8+ years in IE and 5+ years in project management, plus strong MS Project/Excel skills and AutoCAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 8+ years of Industrial Engineering experience is required.
• 5+ years of project management experience is required.
• Experience supporting manufacturing facilities and workcenters is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Project and Excel is expected.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the process for allocating floor space to workcenters.
• Support multiple workcenter construction projects of varying complexity, budget, and duration.
• Own intake process for capital construction projects and backlog/schedule for capital projects.
• Maintain dashboards for schedule and budget reporting of in-process projects.
• Lead workcenter programming and sizing with architects/engineering firms.
• Create flexible workcenter layouts to minimize costs and meet rate requirements.
• Assess financial viability of capital projects using Net Present Value analysis.
• Prepare memos to request funds or propose improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or similar fields

8+ years of Industrial Engineering experience

5+ years of project management experience

Tools

MS Project

Excel

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Jira

PowerPoint

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 corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the process for allocating floor space to workcenters
• Support multiple workcenter construction projects of varying complexity, budget, and duration for new and existing Blue Origin facilities
• Own and maintain the intake process for capital construction projects
• Own and maintain the backlog and program schedule for capital projects
• Maintain the schedule and budget reporting dashboards for all in-process capital projects
• Work with internal customers to gather requirements for construction
• Lead the workcenter programming and sizing efforts, often working with external architects and engineering design firms
• Create flexible workcenter layouts that minimize capital expenditure and support manufacturing rate requirements
• Support construction cost estimates for business case justifications
• Reduce expected construction costs through Value Engineering
• Assess the financial viability of capital projects through the use of Net Present Value analysis
• Write technical memos to request capital funds for new projects, or to make recommendations for other improvements
• Work with other facilities partners to plan the movement of people
• Report-out to executive leadership on status of workcenter capital projects
• Continuously improve the requirements gathering process and procedures through iteration
• Show determination by questioning decisions when necessary and committing to the set direction to maintain team harmony and dedication to goals
• Adopt long-term thinking by owning responsibilities, prioritizing organizational interests, ensuring safety, and proactively solving problems
• Optimize resources to accomplish more with less, encourage self-sufficiency and innovation, and embrace calculated risks to advance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or similar fields
• 8+ years of Industrial Engineering experience
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting the build out of manufacturing facilities and workcenters
• Competence with the Microsoft Software Suite (in particular, MS Project and Excel)
• Proficiency with using AutoCAD for workcenter layouts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the full lifecycle of workcenter-readiness projects: from requirements gathering to turnover for operations
• Experience in making the business case for and managing capital budgets
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-sensitivity environments (ITAR)
• Experience in supporting the transition from low-volume development to high-volume productionli>
• Familiarity with the construction process of a manufacturing environment
• Project Management Certification (PMP or other)
• Proficiency with Atlassian’s Jira software
• Familiarity with the Critical Path Method
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or similar software
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint

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, 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

• 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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.

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