Job Description

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 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.

The Scheduler/Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing integrated, logic-driven production schedules that enable on-time delivery of flight hardware. This role works directly with manufacturing teams to drive schedule realism, risk visibility, and recovery execution in support of safe, reliable flight worthy hardware. Supporting the New Glenn Payload Fairings (PLF) manufacturing/integration organization, you will report directly to the Production manager, providing embedded planning and scheduling support for PLF fabrication, integration, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain end-to-end production schedules for New Glenn Payload Fairings hardware
• Create and maintain integrated, logic-driven production schedules down to the tactical shop-floor level, utilizing forward and backward pass scheduling, critical path analysis, and resource-aware sequencing
• Translate program milestones into executable manufacturing and integration schedules
• Lead look-ahead planning across daily, 2-week, 4-week, and long-range horizons
• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and resource conflicts; drive mitigation and recovery plans
• Partner directly with Production leadership to support daily execution, prioritization, and escalation
• Manage schedule impacts driven by non-conformances, rework, engineering changes, and material shortages
• Support Tier meetings, production reviews, and leadership briefings with clear, data-driven schedule insight
• Track and report schedule performance metrics
• Support rate readiness, production ramp, and operational efficiency initiatives
• Ensure schedule accuracy and data integrity within ERP / MRP and scheduling systems
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Project Management, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in program or production scheduling, planning, or controls
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated master schedules (IMS) with resource loading
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Open Plan, MS Project, or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain logic-driven schedules, including forward and backward pass, and perform critical path analysis
• Experience working effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Excel and MS Project
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in technical work environments
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace research, development, and manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting composite manufacturing operations, including Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), layup, cure, trim/drill, and integration workflows
• Expert-level proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
• Experience supporting EVM-required contracts
• Experience performing Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
• Experience supporting programs through DCMA/DCAA audits, joint site surveillance, or other government reviews
• Experience with proposal support, including translation of BOEs into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) upon contract award
• Experience developing dashboards or analytics using Redash, Databricks, Tableau, or Power BI
• MBA and/or Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)

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 (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.

• 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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