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LAYIQ - Lunar Operations - Principal Industrial Engineer at Blue Origin

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 & Domain Expertise: Selected candidates may be routed to one of several core focus areas within the Lunar Manufacturing Operations organization based on skills, business need, and production portfolio, including but not limited to:
Manufacturing Process Optimization | Specialize in process mapping, time and motion studies, MES data tracking, and cycle time reduction across assembly lines (e.g., Lunar Lander, Propulsion, Structures, etc.) Drive continuous improvement, lean implementation, and best practice adoption on the shop floor.
Capacity Planning & Resource Management | Focus on workforce planning, equipment utilization, and resource allocation. Support scaling production to meet expansion or ramp phases for new vehicle lines, vertical integration, or next-generation components
Production Quality & Risk Management | Coordinate process audits, corrective action plans, and preventive risk assessments to ensure safe and compliant operations. Collaborate with quality engineering and program management to monitor build health and maintain schedule/cost adherence.

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
Culture Statement
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.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: 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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here .
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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