Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineer II

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Improvement professional to drive stable production systems and lead cross-functional projects. You will apply lean and Six Sigma methods to optimize processes, value streams, and capacity planning across facilities.

The role emphasizes strong data analysis, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a safety‑driven space manufacturing culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Business required.
• Strong interpersonal communication and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent data mining and Excel-based analysis abilities.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and value stream mapping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive stable, repeatable production system execution and performance trend analysis.
• Lead cross-functional manufacturing projects and Kaizen workshops.
• Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis to process improvements.
• Support production scheduling, capacity planning, and cost/price evaluations.
• Engage in value stream analysis and systems thinking across facilities.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Excel

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science/Business

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Discrete Event Simulation

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Improvement professional to drive stable production systems and lead cross-functional projects. You will apply lean and Six Sigma methods to optimize processes, value streams, and capacity planning across facilities.

The role emphasizes strong data analysis, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a safety‑driven space manufacturing culture.