Associate – Production

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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!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations and directly supports manufacturing execution by ensuring material readiness, kit accuracy, inventory visibility, and production flow alignment for space vehicle systems.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and forward-thinking individual who will apply technical aptitude and planning discipline to ensure the shop is prepared, stocked, and ready to execute at the start of each production cycle. Passion for safe, reliable spaceflight and operational excellence is required.

Shift Details:

Shifts: B | Mon-Thurs (3:30pm-1:30Am)

Position Overview:

The Associate – Production is responsible for gathering, organizing, staging, and verifying material kits required for weekly and daily production execution. This role also owns shop-level material tracking and inventory monitoring to prevent production interruptions.

This individual will work cross-functionally with planning, supply chain, and production teams to ensure complete, accurate, and on-time kit availability while proactively identifying and escalating material shortages.

This role directly impacts schedule adherence, technician efficiency, and first-pass yield by eliminating material-related delays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather, organize, and stage production kits to support weekly and daily build plans.

• Verify kit completeness against inventory systems, BOMs, and engineering requirements.

• Track shop-level material inventory quantities and monitor consumption trends.

• Identify low-stock or at-risk materials and proactively escalate to planning and supply chain teams.

• Ensure no production start occurs without confirmed material readiness.

• Coordinate with planning and supply chain teams to resolve shortages, discrepancies, or incorrect material.

• Ensure the shop is fully staged and production-ready at the beginning of each week.

• Participate in weekly production planning and readiness reviews.

• Maintain accurate tracking of kit status, shortages, and inventory gaps.

• Support 5S activities and maintain organized, audit-ready staging areas.

• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on material flow, accuracy, and execution efficiency.

• Assist in eliminating FOD (Foreign Object Debris) and maintaining disciplined shop standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Experience in production support, material coordination, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.

• Experience supporting or participating in weekly production planning activities.

• Ability to interpret work instructions, BOMs, and material requirements lists.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Basic computer proficiency (Windows, Microsoft Office; ERP/MRP experience preferred).

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a production environment.

• Must be willing to work extended hours, overtime, or weekends as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Planning, or related field.

• Technical planning or supply chain experience.

• Experience in a team-based lean manufacturing environment.

• Continuous improvement mindset.

• Intense curiosity for understanding business details and operational optimization.

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher certification preferred.

• Experience supporting high-rate production environments.

• Experience with inventory systems, ERP/MRP platforms, or material planning tools.

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
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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

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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