Manufacturing Planner II

Application Close Date Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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. We are a mission-driven team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space communications and requires dedicated commitment and detailed attention to safe, repeatable manufacturing. 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. As part of a passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will support the management operating system driving sustainable improvement in the production of New Glenn. This is a hands-on position requiring effective communication, sound judgment, and working knowledge of manufacturing production systems. We are seeking a proactive, collaborative individual with strong analytical ability. In this role, you will work with the manufacturing and senior leadership teams to help identify, develop, and implement process improvements. Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To Develop and maintain AutoCAD layouts for current and future Blue Origin Florida facilities. Coordinate with industrial engineers and work center management to assess and develop strategic layouts that optimize allocated manufacturing space and improving workflows. Engage with stakeholders to plan and visualize optimal placement of new assets. Collaborate with facilities and manufacturing teams to document infrastructure requirements to support new machinery and tooling installations. Facilitate meetings to discuss transportation tooling solutions for work center relocations. Support factory transformation projects by drafting strategic and tactical layouts, tracking milestones and project schedules, and documenting risks and opportunities. Network and maintain relations with various teams and work centers throughout the organization. Minimum Qualifications Factory Layout Engineer, Plant Layout Designer, Industrial engineer, or equivalent experience in discrete manufacturing. Lean and process-flow expertise. Experience leading line or work center moves. Proficient in AutoCad Architecture Toolset Outstanding with Excel and manual data analysis Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. Able to create phasing plans and articulate to different workstreams 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. Desired 1-3+ years proven experience working directly with manufacturing in a production environment Experience in machine shops and fabrication environments Experience in aerospace manufacturing and/or facilities planning 2+ years of factory flow and process modeling experience 1+ years of experience leading continuous improvement and value stream mapping events. Project Management Certification (PMP) Experience transitioning development to production Experience with manufacturing organizations, logistics, continuous improvement and/or supply chain Hands-on experience with materials and manufacturing processes Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet…

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