Manufacturing Planner (Level II-Sr./All Shifts)

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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! 

• Translating engineering intent and drawings into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight by crafting manufacturing bill of materials and work instructions.

• Support Mfg Engineers in the use of system tools to execute work orders including disposition of nonconformances, redlining work orders, revising BOM, BOM reconciliation, and GSE/Tooling maintenance and procurement.

• Providing shipside/lineside support on the manufacturing floor.

• Provide oversight and guidance for the creation and revision of manufacturing plans to ensure the required information and structure are provided for MRP systems.

• Maintain and communicate manufacturing engineering metrics and schedules.

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements to reduce build time and improve safety and quality.

The Manufacturing Planner at Blue Origin plays a pivotal role in advancing the efficiency and reliability of aerospace components through cutting-edge assembly methods. As part of a large, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will manufacture and assemble hardware on our premier launch vehicle, New Glenn. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way our vehicles are made and integrated. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic production environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams, and are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies, look no further. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight.

• Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, automotive manufacturing or similar: (3+ Level II, 5+ Level III , 8+ Sr Level).

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering processes and procedures, including planning systems.

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing, including knowledge of GD&T.

• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).

• Hands on experience with building flight hardware.

• Associate degree or trade school in related discipline.

• Six Sigma Black Belt & Lean Manufacturing Certification.

• Experience with design, development or production of launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellites.

• Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Creo or CATIA V5).

• Customer focused with a proven track record to work cooperatively with teams of different skills across large geographic distances.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.