Industrial Engineer III

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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!  

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Warehouse Design Engineer to join our Supply Chain Warehouse Automation and Design Engineering (WADE) team. The Design team is grounded in industrial engineering, labor analysis, and AutoCAD 2D/3D layout. This role will convert program and build rate needs into physical warehousing and fulfillment space. You will make sure each facility has the storage and processing equipment it needs, and that every system is integrated into the building and working on day one. Your work will directly enable Blue Origin's mission by building the warehouse infrastructure that supports rocket manufacturing and launch operations. 

As part of Blue Origin's ongoing commitment to our safety culture, all employees must be willing to speak up when they see something that doesn't seem right. 

Responsibilities 

• Pull and analyze program BOMs, build plans, and part demand to calculate storage needs, including racking type, storage mix, safety stock, and growth assumptions. 

• Develop facility layouts and racking designs in AutoCAD 2D/3D, covering material flow, aisle and dock design, staging, workstations, and MHE (material handling equipment) selection. 

• Apply industrial engineering methods (MOST, time studies, Pareto and velocity analysis, capacity modeling) to size labor, throughput, and headcount 

• Identify where automation is warranted, and build the payback and ROI case for each candidate 

• Build RFPs (requests for proposal), scopes of work, and scoring criteria. Run the bid process with vendors, build vendor comparison matrices, and recommend a vendor based on cost, coverage, and schedule 

• Secure funding approval, award the contract, and manage the vendor through installation, including schedule, scope changes, issue resolution, and final inspection and buyoff 

• Coordinate with Facilities, EHS (Environment, Health & Safety), IT, and site teams on power, fire and life safety, permitting, and building readiness. 

• Build and maintain AI-enabled tools that speed up the team's work, such as sizing calculators, dashboards, and scripts that automate repetitive AutoCAD tasks 

• Present design recommendations, cost, and status updates to stakeholders and leadership 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience 

• Minimum 7 years of experience in warehouse, distribution center, or manufacturing facility design 

• Proven ability to build space and cost models and payback analyses, and to author whitepapers and funding memos 

• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D for facility layout and racking design 

• Working knowledge of industrial engineering methods, including MOST or other predetermined time systems, time studies, and capacity modeling 

• Demonstrated track record of at least 2 end-to-end warehouse or facility projects, from requirements definition through vendor selection, installation, and buyoff 

• Ability to travel up to 50%. This is a work-from-work position, and will require you to be in-office 5 days per week. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with FlexSim or similar discrete-event simulation software (AnyLogic, Simio, AutoMod) 

• Experience using AI and scripting to automate engineering work, such as building dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar), connecting AI tools or scripts to AutoCAD (AutoLISP, Python, .NET API), or building data tools in Python or SQL 

• Strong knowledge of storage systems (selective and pallet flow racking, cantilever, shelving, VLMs (vertical lift modules), mezzanines) and related codes, such as seismic racking and high-piled storage requirements 

• Experience integrating automation (AMR, AGV, AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems), conveyor, sortation) into facility designs 

• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments where safety, cybersecurity, and export control compliance are paramount 

• Strong ability to turn ambiguous business needs into clear, phased facility requirements with defined milestones and decision gates 

Base Pay Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

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.

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