Planner/Scheduler - SWORD Prototype Group

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin Operations is seeking a Planner/Scheduler for the SWORD Prototype Group. Working with a team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, this role develops high-level schedules for complex engineered prototypes and products that support Blue Origin technology efforts. The Planner/Scheduler anticipates schedule variances, conflicts, and supply-chain obstacles and provides actionable feedback and solutions based on group KPIs and a product- and project-centric framework. The position owns the schedule and prioritization of work flowing through the SWORD Group, coordinates resources and priorities, supports procurement and supplier delivery, and works directly with design engineers on manufacturability. The role includes hands-on shop-floor and ship-side support during builds and continuous improvement of planning processes. This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., located in Titusville, Florida. Travel is expected up to 10% of the time, and relocation may be provided. Interviews will include technical questions. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration-status requirement.

Requirements

Affinity for and demonstrated success planning in a fast-moving, dynamic, and evolving manufacturing environment and team.
Demonstrated success in being customer-centric and actively facilitating solutions with minimal direction.
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 and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Physically able to climb stairs and work in small areas, support production-floor activities for extended periods, and lift and carry 40 pounds.

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; formulate team-wide priorities, sequencing, and resource allocation while accounting for external factors.
Monitor and manage team-wide resources and recommend solutions, particularly to resolve program-level conflicts.
Maintain readiness to report 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 and maintain relationships with suppliers, distributors, and specialty vendors; support and expedite critical purchases.
Apply working knowledge of manufacturing, materials, and product development 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 needed.
Monitor upstream inputs and provide actionable assessments to help ensure project success.
Evaluate the feasibility of new part requests based on complexity, tolerances, material, 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 insurance.
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 weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and other factors; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.