Sr Industrial Engineer - Transportation

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

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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 Global Transportation team, you will be at the forefront of creating a road to space. You will serve as the technical authority for flow of vehicles, layout optimization, capacity modeling, and New Product Introduction (NPI). This role is foundational to establishing a world class production system capable of building New Glenn launch vehicle 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.
• 8+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing engineering role, with a demonstrated history of leading significant projects.
• Expert-level ability in designing complex manufacturing systems from the ground up, including greenfield or brownfield factory planning.
• Proven record of leading major project initiatives, acting as the primary interface with stakeholders.
• Expert-level knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and a track record of leading transformative continuous improvement projects with quantifiable results.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering or business field.
• Experience architecting and scaling production systems in the aerospace, satellite, or automotive industries.
• Extensive experience with discrete event simulation software, using it not just for analysis but for strategic "what-if" planning and executive decision support.
• Experience with the selection and implementation of MES and ERP systems.
• Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and implement optimal traffic layouts for movement of aviation heavy transport equipment, integration cells, and test areas, focusing on safety, asset optimization, and minimizing wasted movement and transportation.
• Analyze and define the end to end flow of heavy transportation and cranes. Create detailed value stream maps for current and future state operations to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, reduce lead times, and optimize process sequencing.
• Develop and maintain detailed capacity models to determine production rate capabilities, identify constraints (equipment, labor, floorspace), and inform capital equipment and workforce planning.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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: Senior