Production Control Specialist II

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

6d • $64,548 - $90,366 • Onsite

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 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 our Additive Manufacturing department. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of production planning and control as we establish, maintain, and coordinate production schedules. We put a strong emphasis on teamwork, where our Specialists succeed through active engagement with engineering, operations, and test teams to solve problems and ensure mission success. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or control.
• Proven experience using and managing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems (e.g., SAP, Costpoint, Oracle).
• Demonstrated ability to thrive and adapt in a high-energy, fast-paced, and multifaceted environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in a both development and production manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience in aerospace, automotive, or medical device manufacturing.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing (3D printing) processes and workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office software, including MS Project and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules for the Additive Manufacturing department to ensure on-time delivery of components.
• Perform real-time schedule management to maintain a dynamic and accurate production forecast, clearly communicating job status and priorities to all stakeholders.
• Coordinate the planning and staging of materials, powder, and kits for all vital areas of production, post-processing, and testing.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and help resolve constraints in the production flow, collaborating with department leads to implement solutions.
• Maintain accurate data and estimated on-dock dates for all jobs within the scheduling system (ERP/MRP).

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED