Planner/Scheduler - SWORD Prototype Group

Blue Origin•Titusville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner/Scheduler will work with a small team of specialists, technicians, and engineers in Blue Origin’s SWORD Prototype Group. The role develops high-level schedules for complex engineered prototypes and products that support Blue Origin technology efforts. It anticipates schedule variance, conflicts, and supply-chain obstacles, and provides actionable feedback and solutions guided by KPIs and a product- and project-centric framework. The position owns the schedule and prioritization of work flowing through the group, supports planning and workflow improvements, and communicates status to leadership and customers. It also provides hands-on support during builds, works with suppliers and internal customers, and assesses manufacturing feasibility and upstream inputs. The role is based in Titusville, Florida, with travel expected up to 10% of the time. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; relocation may be provided.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning, machine shop operations, or a supply environment.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Experience purchasing raw materials and/or COTS hardware in a production or prototype setting, including preparing RFQs and managing supplier delivery.
Working experience with an MRP or ERP system such as Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Ability to plan in a fast-moving, dynamic, and evolving manufacturing environment and team.
Demonstrated customer-centricity and ability to facilitate solutions with minimal direction.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Evaluate project requirements, uncertainty, and development needs; set team-wide priorities, sequencing, and resource allocation while accounting for external factors.
Monitor team-wide resources and recommend solutions, especially to resolve program-level conflicts.
Track and communicate group KPIs, including capacity, timing, and availability for development programs and projects.
Guide continuous improvements to project-planning frameworks and workflows.
Provide hands-on shop-floor and ship-side support during builds; escalate constraints and drive them to resolution.
Develop relationships with suppliers, distributors, and specialty vendors; support and expedite critical purchases.
Apply manufacturing, materials, and product-development knowledge to create high-level team schedules.
Support team members in addressing emergent gaps and support needs.
Negotiate delivery expectations with internal customers and constructively challenge schedule or design demands when required.
Monitor upstream inputs and provide actionable assessments to support project success.
Assess feasibility of new part requests based on complexity, tolerances, materials, and shop capacity; provide Design for Manufacturability feedback to design engineers.
Own the schedule and prioritization of work flowing through the SWORD Group and clearly communicate status to leadership and customers.
Support team improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on scheduled weekly hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, possible benefits and bonuses based on company discretion; bonus eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed.