Blue Origin Personnel, LLC · Denver, CO

Industrial Engineer, Satellite Manufacturing at Blue Origin Personnel, LLC — Denver, CO

Full-timeDenver, CO$102,721–$143,809/yearPosted 2026-07-16Apply on Workday
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As an Industrial Engineer for Blue Origin's satellite manufacturing programs, you will be at the forefront of creating a factory of the future. You will serve as the technical authority for factory flow, layout optimization, capacity modeling, and New Product Introduction (NPI). This role is foundational to establishing a world class production system capable of building satellite constellations that will connect the planet and support Blue Origin’s mission of benefiting Earth.

We are seeking an engineer who can blend systems level thinking with a hands-on, practical approach to problem solving. You will be responsible for translating product designs and rate targets into a physical and operational reality. This is a unique opportunity to design a production system from the ground up, implementing lean principles and advanced manufacturing concepts to build a key strategic capability for Blue.

Responsibilities

  • Factory Design & Layout: Design, model, and implement optimal factory layouts for assembly lines, integration cells, and test areas, focusing on safety, ergonomics, and minimizing wasted movement and transportation.
  • Process Flow & Value Stream Mapping: Analyze and define the end to end flow of material and information. Create detailed value stream maps for current and future state operations to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, reduce lead times, and optimize process sequencing.
  • Capacity Modeling & Analysis: Develop and maintain detailed capacity models to determine production rate capabilities, identify constraints (equipment, labor, floorspace), and inform capital equipment and workforce planning.
  • New Product Introduction (NPI): Act as the primary IE liaison between the design engineering teams and production system teams. Assisting in Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) analysis, and develop manufacturing plans, work instructions, and tooling/fixture requirements to ensure a smooth transition from design to full rate production.
  • Continuous Improvement & Lean: Champion and lead lean manufacturing initiatives (e.g., Kaizen events, 5S, standard work, material presentation strategies) to drive continuous improvements in quality, cost, and delivery.
  • Metrics & Data Analysis: Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, takt time, first pass yield, and labor hours per unit to drive data-informed decisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing engineering role.
  • Demonstrated experience with factory layout design.
  • Strong practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and experience implementing them.
  • Proficiency in process modeling, data analysis, and using tools like Excel, and a demonstrated ability to create and present data driven business cases.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in a relevant engineering or business field.
  • Experience in a low mix, high volume production system.
  • Experience with discrete event simulation software (e.g., FlexSim, Arena, Simio).
  • Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
  • Green Belt or Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma.
  • Use of 2D/3D CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Catia).

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $102,721.00 - $143,809.05 WA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60

Other site ranges may differ

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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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

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