Planner/Scheduler - SWORD Prototype Group

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Travel allowance (up to 10%)

First shift

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Planner/Scheduler for the SWORD Prototype Group on the Space Coast, FL. You will develop high-level schedules for complex prototypes and products, anticipate variances, and coordinate with suppliers to keep projects on track.

You will monitor KPIs, lead planning improvements, and work hands-on during builds to resolve constraints while communicating status to leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Planning for a fast-moving, dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Customer-centric approach and proactive problem solving with minimal direction.
• 5+ years in manufacturing planning or related supply environment.
• High School diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret 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) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project requirements, including uncertainty and development, and set team-wide priority, sequencing and allocation.
• Monitor and manage resources and provide deconfliction recommendations at program level.
• Maintain readiness to report KPIs of the group (capacity, timing, availability).
• Provide guidance and support continuous improvements to planning framework and workflows.
• Provide hands-on shop floor and ship-side support during builds and push constraints to resolution.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, distributors, and vendors; support critical buys.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing and material development to develop high-level schedules for the team.
• Support team members in filling emergent gaps and providing support as needed.
• Negotiate delivery expectations with internal customers and push back on schedule or design demands as required.
• Continuously monitor upstream inputs and provide actionable assessments for project success.
• Evaluate feasibility of new part requests based on complexity and shop capacity; provide DFM feedback to design engineers.
• Own schedule and prioritization of work flowing through SWORD Group and communicate status to leadership and customers.
• Support team improvement initiatives

Skills

Manufacturing planning

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Experience in manufacturing planning

Associate or Bachelor's in related field (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Siemens PLM

MRP/ERP systems (Costpoint/SAP/Oracle)

Job description

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.

Planner/Scheduler - SWORD Prototype Group

As part of a small, accomplished team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will develop high-level schedule for complex engineered functioning prototypes and products that impact Blue Origin technology efforts within the SWORD Prototype Group. You will anticipate and identify schedule variance, conflict, and supply chain obstacles and provide actionable feedback and solutions based on KPI’s which support a product/project centric framework.

Special Mentions

• Relocation may be provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• 1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: Space Coast, FL (Titusville)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project requirements, including areas of uncertainty and development, and formulate team-wide priority, sequencing, and allocation while incorporating external factors
• Monitor and manage team-wide resources and provide actionable recommendations and solutions, especially for deconfliction at program level
• Maintain readiness to speak to KPIs of the group, including capacity, timing, and availability for development program/projects
• Provide guidance and support continuous improvements to project planning framework and workflows
• Provide hands-on shop floor and ship-side support during builds; accelerate constraints and drive them to resolution
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, distributors, and specialty vendors; support and expedite critical buys
• Apply working knowledge of manufacturing, material, and product development in developing high-level schedule for team
• Support team members, as required, in filling emergent gaps and areas of support
• Negotiate delivery expectations with internal customers and push back constructively on schedule or design demands as required
• Continuously monitor upstream inputs and provide actionable assessments to ensure success of the project
• Evaluate feasibility of new part requests based on complexity, tolerances, material, and shop capacity; provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback directly to design engineers
• Own the schedule and prioritization of work flowing through the SWORD Group, and communicate status clearly to leadership and customers
• Support team improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• Affinity for and demonstrated success in: Planning for a fast-moving, dynamic, and evolving manufacturing environment and team
• Demonstrated success in being customer-centric and actively facilitating solutions with minimal direction
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, machine shop operations, or supply environment
• High School diploma, GED (General Educational Development), or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers standard)
• Demonstrated experience purchasing raw materials and/or COTS hardware in a production or prototype setting, including preparing RFQs and managing supplier delivery
• Working experience with a Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• (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

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, machine shop operations, or supply environment
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related technical field
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or prototype/product environment
• Hands-on familiarity with Jira and Siemens planning and PLM products
• Background as estimator for aerospace products
• Experience providing DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback to design engineers
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement principles
• Ability to operate basic shop equipment (saws, grinders, forklifts, overhead cranes) as needed

Physical Requirements, must be physically able to:

• Climb stairs and work in small areas
• Support production floor activities for extended periods
• Lift and carry 40 lbs

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 (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. Affimative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affimative 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! 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. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.