Lunar Operations - Principal Industrial Engineer Verified today
Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to optimize and sustain efficient production of lunar products at our Space Coast, FL manufacturing facility. You will blend hands-on engineering, workforce planning, and program management to coordinate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams, analyzing and improving production processes while delivering quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Position Details
- Shift: A Shift, Mon-Fri (6:00am-2:30pm)
- Location: Space Coast, FL
- Relocation: Available
- Travel: Up to 10% for training or cross-site support
Responsibilities
- Analyze and design production workflows and processes to elevate efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness
- Apply lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies to manufacturing operations
- Collaborate with design and engineering to validate manufacturability and drive product/process improvements
- Conduct time and motion studies; update build durations and labor requirements in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
- Perform capacity planning and resource allocation to maximize production output and meet delivery targets
- Develop and refine standard operating procedures and best practices for manufacturing and assembly
- Monitor and report product performance metrics (producibility, schedule adherence, quality); lead corrective action initiatives
- Lead risk assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies
- Capture and share lessons learned and best practices across teams
- Support and implement program management strategies to execute production plans and solve complex technical challenges
Team Focus Areas
Selected candidates may be routed to one of several core focus areas based on skills and business need:
- Manufacturing Process Optimization: Specialize in process mapping, time and motion studies, MES data tracking, and cycle time reduction. Drive continuous improvement and lean implementation on the shop floor.
- Capacity Planning & Resource Management: Focus on workforce planning, equipment utilization, and resource allocation. Support scaling production for new vehicle lines and components.
- Production Quality & Risk Management: Coordinate process audits, corrective action plans, and preventive risk assessments. Collaborate with quality engineering and program management to monitor build health and maintain schedule/cost adherence.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace or high-tech preferred)
- Familiarity with ERP/PLM/MES/MRP systems and enterprise-level production tracking
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on efficiency, quality, and safety
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with simulation tools (AnyLogic or similar) and/or 3D modeling (CATIA or similar)
- Experience with PLM software (Windchill or similar)
- Familiarity with web-based collaboration/document management (SharePoint or similar)
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in time studies, labor utilization planning, and capacity/resource management
- Demonstrated experience driving process improvements in an aerospace environment
Requirements
Applicants 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. Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave; short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Potential bonuses based on individual contributions and company performance