Manufacturing Engineer II

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.

We are building team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to building the road to space. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join our manufacturing engineering team as we lower the cost of access to space and enable Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a hardworking team of manufacturing engineers, we provide technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Our responsibilities include translating engineering requirements and intent into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight. Throughout the manufacturing process, we are responsible to improve quality, reduce cost, and to optimize build sequence. Our team also creates, interprets, and modifies work instructions and routings to convey procedures to technicians and trigger material planning.

If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel with integrated multi-functional teams of individuals, who are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define fabrication, assembly, and integration processes.
- Manage quality, build sequence, and schedule for hardware manufacturing processes.
- Evaluate engineering changes and perform impact assessments, changes, reviews and approvals for manufacturing work products.
- Disposition non-conformance repair and rework activities.
- Design and maintain production tooling.
- Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process
- Support the manufacturing floor in assembly and installation, compliance to engineering requirements, discrepancy resolution, and component acceptance testing.
- Perform a hands-on engineering and liaison role between our design, test, and operations teams and our manufacturing customers.
- Investigate root causes, disposition vehicle discrepancies, and take ownership of preventative and corrective actions.
- Drive design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA).

Minimum QualificationS:

- BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
- 3 or more years direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment supporting constantly evolving design iterations
- demonstrated ability in component fabrication, precision assembly, and testing using a variety of methods, techniques, and materials
- Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
- Strong aptitude for mechanical system design and hands-on fabrication experience
- Experience with designing, measuring, modifying, and monitoring processes
- Comfortable working with computers and engineering software
- Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills, particularly in regard to attention to detail
- Must be physically able to:

- Support production floor activities.
- Climb stairs and work in small areas.
- Lift and carry 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Aerospace/Launch vehicle experience.
- Broad experience in hardware manufacturing: welding, assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, packaging, fabrication, machining, etc.
- General proficiency with CAD.
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software and processes
- Knowledge of fabrication processes, integration processes, systems engineering practices, test, quality, and configuration management systems
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
- Familiar with applicable industry standards

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.