Industrial Engineer, Satellite Manufacturing

BLUE ORIGIN • Denver, WA

23h

About The Position

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. As an Industrial Engineer for Blue Origin's satellite manufacturing programs, you will be at the forefront of creating a factory of the future. You will serve as the technical authority for factory flow, layout optimization, capacity modeling, and New Product Introduction (NPI). This role is foundational to establishing a world class production system capable of building satellite constellations that will connect the planet and support Blue Origin’s mission of benefiting Earth. We are seeking an engineer who can blend systems level thinking with a hands-on, practical approach to problem solving. You will be responsible for translating product designs and rate targets into a physical and operational reality. This is a unique opportunity to design a production system from the ground up, implementing lean principles and advanced manufacturing concepts to build a key strategic capability for Blue.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience with factory layout design.
• Strong practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and experience implementing them.
• Proficiency in process modeling, data analysis, and using tools like Excel, and a demonstrated ability to create and present data driven business cases.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering or business field.
• Experience in a low mix, high volume production system.
• Experience with discrete event simulation software (e.g., FlexSim, Arena, Simio).
• Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma.
• Use of 2D/3D CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Catia).

Responsibilities

• Factory Design & Layout: Design, model, and implement optimal factory layouts for assembly lines, integration cells, and test areas, focusing on safety, ergonomics, and minimizing wasted movement and transportation.
• Process Flow & Value Stream Mapping: Analyze and define the end to end flow of material and information. Create detailed value stream maps for current and future state operations to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, reduce lead times, and optimize process sequencing.
• Capacity Modeling & Analysis: Develop and maintain detailed capacity models to determine production rate capabilities, identify constraints (equipment, labor, floorspace), and inform capital equipment and workforce planning.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Act as the primary IE liaison between the design engineering teams and production system teams. Assisting in Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) analysis, and develop manufacturing plans, work instructions, and tooling/fixture requirements to ensure a smooth transition from design to full rate production.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean: Champion and lead lean manufacturing initiatives (e.g., Kaizen events, 5S, standard work, material presentation strategies) to drive continuous improvements in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Metrics & Data Analysis: Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, takt time, first pass yield, and labor hours per unit to drive data-informed decisions.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level