Space Manufacturing Optimization Engineer

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a manufacturing/continuous improvement professional to support production system execution and process improvements. You will drive stable performance, lead Kaizen workshops, and coordinate cross‑functional projects across supply chain, manufacturing, and test operations.

The role emphasizes data analysis, lean methods, and collaboration with diverse teams to lower costs and improve safety, quality, and schedule adherence at multiple facilities in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Business disciplines.
• Strong analytical skills and data mining experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Drive stable, repeatable production system execution and performance tracking.
• Lead cross‑functional Kaizen workshops and training sessions.
• Manage manufacturing projects and value stream mapping events.
• Support production scheduling, capacity, and cost analyses.
• Collaborate on process design, risk assessment, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Excel

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a manufacturing/continuous improvement professional to support production system execution and process improvements. You will drive stable performance, lead Kaizen workshops, and coordinate cross‑functional projects across supply chain, manufacturing, and test operations.

The role emphasizes data analysis, lean methods, and collaboration with diverse teams to lower costs and improve safety, quality, and schedule adherence at multiple facilities in the United States.