Production Control Specialist II

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Stock options for regular employees

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Production Control Specialist in Huntsville to coordinate and optimize manufacturing schedules for rocket engine production. You will partner with manufacturing and assembly to ensure on-time delivery, track dynamic priorities, and manage initial staging of materials across critical production areas.

The role requires experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Costpoint) and a passion for aerospace.

Qualifications

• Schedule management experience required.
• Ability to thrive in a high energy, growth environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Costpoint, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, maintain, communicate and drive the schedule to ensure on time delivery for service centers and integrated areas.
• Schedule management throughout the day to maintain a dynamic accurate schedule and communicate status.
• Coordinate the schedule, plan, and initial staging of material/kits to production and test areas.
• Identify and communicate constraints in the production flow and discuss solutions with area leads.
• Update estimated on-dock dates in scheduling system for assemblies in inventory.

Skills

Schedule management

ERP/MRP systems

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

SAP

Costpoint

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 passionate and accomplished team of professionals, you will join a team of Production Control Specialists responsible for coordinating and controlling manufacturing activities for rocket engine production. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of production planning and control. We will establish, maintain and coordinate production schedules with manufacturing and assembly areas. We put a strong emphasis on teamwork, as our Specialist are directly involved with projects and problem-solving, and succeed through active engagement with the team.

We are passionate about space! We offer competitive salaries and benefits including 401K, flexible schedules, and health insurance. Do you want to help shape the future? Join our team and apply your technical expertise, dedication to inspiring others, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, maintain, communicate and drive the schedule to ensure on time delivery for service centers and integrated areas.
• Schedule management throughout the day in order to maintain a dynamic accurate schedule. Clearly communicate the status of each job.
• Coordinate the schedule, plan, and initial staging of material/kits to all vital areas of production and test.
• Identify and communicate constraints in the production flow and work with area leads to discuss possible solutions.
• Updating estimated on-dock dates in scheduling system, ex: assemblies in inventory ready for vehicle install.

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Schedule management experience
• Ability to thrive in a high energy, high growth multifaceted environment.
• Experience using and managing ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Costpoint, etc.)

Desired

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management
• Familiarity with MS Office software including MS Project
• Experience in a both development and production environments
• Aerospace or automotive experience is a plus

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

• 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. 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Afficiative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.