Production Control Specialist III Lunar Lander

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse 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 exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. 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 small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will support the design, development and fabrication of space launch vehicles and components to support human spaceflight programs. This is a hands-on position that requires strong communication, organization, planning, and project management skills.  

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!  

The following 4 positions are open:

A Shift will support Mon – Thurs 5:00AM – 5:30PM

B Shift will support Mon – Thurs 5:00PM – 5:30AMC Shift will support Fri – Sun 5:00AM – 5:30PM

D Shift will support Fri – Sun 5:00PM – 5:30AM

Responsibilities: 

• Evaluate manufacturing schedule and coordinate the availability and controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements 
• Performs shop order release/closure in MRP System and reconciles parts 
• Provide detailed status of work in progress, material availability, and communicates constraints to schedule
• Prepare work orders for the production of parts based on MRP, master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements 
• Coordinate with the warehouse, inspection, quality, operations, purchasing, engineering, logistics and the program. 
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders 
• Work to expedite any material shortages with procurement, receiving, quality, and other production areas 
• Implement material stocking strategy on production lines, monitor, control and maintain proper floor stock 
• Control the proper access and consumption of material in manufacturing 
• Monitor the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with  Manufacturing/Operations to ensure work completes on time to schedule. 
• Monitor the velocity of the disposition of Nonconformances, Material Review Board decisions  for material/parts/assemblies 
• Enter material transactions in  Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Prepare reports and note shortages/damage 
• Process Scrap and obsolete inventory from Work In Process locations as required. 
• Prepare for, conduct and assist in reconciliation of cycle counts 
• Work with Engineering and Warehousing teams to resolve part discrepancies 
• May be required to interface with departments throughout the company 
• Must possess good organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, good decision making skills, and the ability to think outside the box 

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years supply chain, logistics, scheduling, demand planning, or planning experience
• Experience with activities related to planning and/or scheduling  
• Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) 
• Experience working with a cross functional team 
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office,  MES experience with MRP execution desired. 
• Excellent written /verbal communications skills 
• Demonstrates understanding and is able to apply continuous improvement terminology/tools:  LEAN, Six Sigma principles/DFSS/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen is highly desirable
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 
• 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: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or similar 
• Can read, run, and write SQL (Structured Query Language)
• Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends and travel on occasion 
• Based upon job duties, may need to work in various areas that may cause exposure to fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals (well below OSHA and ACGIH exposure guidelines), outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and/or be part of a hearing conservation program due to noise levels around certain equipment. 
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary. 
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems 
• Ability to handle multiple decisions based on workload dispersion, program priorities and management and customer decisions 
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc) 
• Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong math and analytical skills to solve problems 

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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 (DIBDS) 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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” 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.

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