Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Bellows (Fixed-Term)

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.

• Any years direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience.

• Hardware manufacturing experience with structures, fluid systems, mechanical systems, or avionics systems, including but not limited to: assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, machining, welding, surface coatings, harness/cable routings, or composite structures.

• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment.

• Closely manage quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process.

• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.

• Define and support repair and rework activities.

• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.

• Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process.

• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process.

• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T.

• Experience prioritizing hardware procurement and fabrication and communicating these priorities to the team.

• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).

• Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100.

• Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired:

• Experience in a welding and tube manufacturing environment.

• Experience with spin forming and electron beam welding.

• Experience with bellows manufacturing and expansion joints

• Experience with aircraft, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellite development, production, or operations

• Proficient in writing work instructions at a high pace.

• Self-directed and able to balance several tasks at once

• Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E & Catia preferred).

Must be physically able to:

Support production floor activities.

Climb stairs and work in small areas.

Lift and carry 40 lbs.

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 addition