Planner/Scheduler - SWORD Prototype Group
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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.As part of a small, accomplished team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will develop high-level schedule for complex engineered functioning prototypes and products that impact Blue Origin technology efforts within the SWORD Prototype Group. You will anticipate and identify schedule variance, conflict, and supply chain obstacles and provide actionable feedback and solutions based on KPI’s which support a product/project centric framework.
Relocation may be provided
Travel expected up to 10% of the time
1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Interviews will include technical questions
Location: Space Coast, FL (Titusville)
Responsibilities
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Evaluate project requirements, including areas of uncertainty and development, and formulate team-wide priority, sequencing, and allocation while incorporating external factors
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Monitor and manage team-wide resources and provide actionable recommendations and solutions, especially for deconfliction at program level
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Maintain readiness to speak to KPIs of the group, including capacity, timing, and availability for development program/projects.
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Provide guidance and support continuous improvements to project planning framework and workflows
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Provide hands-on shop floor and ship-side support during builds; escalate constraints and drive them to resolution
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Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, distributors, and specialty vendors; support and expedite critical buys
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Apply working knowledge of manufacturing, material, and product development in developing high-level schedule for team
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Support team members, as required, in filling emergent gaps and areas of support
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Negotiate delivery expectations with internal customers and push back constructively on schedule or design demands as required
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Continuously monitor upstream inputs and provide actionable assessments to ensure success of the project
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Evaluate feasibility of new part requests based on complexity, tolerances, material, and shop capacity; provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback directly to design engineers
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Own the schedule and prioritization of work flowing through the SWORD Group, and communicate status clearly to leadership and customers
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Support team improvement initiatives
Requirements
~2 min readAffinity for and demonstrated success in: Planning for a fast-moving, dynamic, and evolving manufacturing environment and team
Demonstrated success in being customer-centric and actively facilitating solutions with minimal direction
5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, machine shop operations, or supply environment
High School diploma, GED (General Educational Development), or equivalent
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers standard)
Demonstrated experience purchasing raw materials and/or COTS hardware in a production or prototype setting, including preparing RFQs and managing supplier delivery
Working experience with a Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- 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
8+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, machine shop operations, or supply environment
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related technical field
Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or prototype/product environment
Hands-on familiarity with Jira and Siemens planning and PLM products
Background as estimator for aerospace products
Experience providing DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback to design engineers
Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement principles
Ability to operate basic shop equipment (saws, grinders, forklifts, overhead cranes) as needed
Climb stairs and work in small areas
Support production floor activities for extended periods
Lift and carry 40 lbs
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.
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.
- 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
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- 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
What We Offer
~1 min readBlue 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.
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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- October 29, 2026
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- October 29, 2026
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