Facilities Industrial Engineer II – Florida Expansion Planning Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Facilities Industrial Engineer II – Florida Expansion Planning
locations
Space Coast, FL
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 9 Days Ago
job requisition id
R51103
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! 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. To support Blue Origin’s ambitious vision of millions of people living and working in space, we are seeking a qualified Facilities Industrial Engineer to join our Facilities Expansion Planning team in Florida.
The Facilities Expansion Planning team is responsible for the tactical and strategic planning of industrial, office, warehouse, and testing facilities to support the rapid growth of Blue Origin programs across the country. This role specifically will support our locations in Florida.
This role will have a direct impact on multiple Blue Origin initiatives, including our New Glenn and Lunar Permanence programs.
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!

Responsibilities:

Own and maintain the process for allocating floor space to workcenters
Support multiple workcenter construction projects of varying complexity, budget, and duration for new and existing Blue Origin facilities
Own and maintain the intake process for capital construction projects
Own and maintain the backlog and program schedule for capital projects
Maintain the schedule and budget reporting dashboards for all in-process capital projects
Work with internal customers to gather requirements for construction
Lead the workcenter programming and sizing efforts, often working with external architects and engineering design firms
Create flexible workcenter layouts that minimize capital expenditure and support manufacturing rate requirements
Support construction cost estimates for business case justifications
Reduce expected construction costs through Value Engineering
Assess the financial viability of capital projects through the use of Net Present Value analysis
Write technical memos to request capital funds for new projects, or to make recommendations for other improvements
Work with other facilities partners to plan the movement of people
Report-out to executive leadership on status of workcenter capital projects
Continuously improve the requirements gathering process and procedures through iteration
Show determination by questioning decisions when necessary and committing to the set direction to maintain team harmony and dedication to goals
Adopt long-term thinking by owning responsibilities, prioritizing organizational interests, ensuring safety, and proactively solving problems
Optimize resources to accomplish more with less, encourage self-sufficiency and innovation, and embrace calculated risks to advance

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or similar fields
2+ years of Industrial Engineering experience
1+ years of project management experience
Demonstrated experience supporting the build out of manufacturing facilities and workcenters
Competence with the Microsoft Software Suite (in particular, MS Project and Excel)
Proficiency with using AutoCAD for workcenter layouts
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
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the full lifecycle of workcenter-readiness projects: from requirements gathering to turnover for operations
Experience in making the business case for and managing capital budgets
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-sensitivity environments (ITAR)
Experience in supporting the transition from low-volume development to high-volume production
Familiarity with the construction process of a manufacturing environment
Project Management Certification (PMP or other)
Proficiency with Atlassian’s Jira software
Familiarity with the Critical Path Method
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or similar software
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
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
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Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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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. 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