Mechanical Engineer

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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 looking for someone to apply their mechanical & controls engineering expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to scale and improve the automated manufacturing at Blue. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical design, hardware development, and visualization using 3D CAD
• Create, interpret, and review mechanical drawings
• Overseeing the entire project lifecycle, which encompasses requirements intake, design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing support.
• Develop the hardware design and process flow for innovative automated equipment and tooling in both simulated and real-world settings.
• Design of custom automation equipment to include but not limited to robotic end of arm tools, assorted peripheral / auxiliary material handling equipment, small and medium structural components, cell / system layout including safety guarding and enclosures, etc.
• Provide production support for sophisticated manufacturing equipment, perform root cause analysis for continuous process improvements.
• Project management.
• Vendor/supplier management.
• Support initiatives to improve the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes through automation; accomplish the technical architecture, roadmap, and implementation.
• Integrate mechanical, electronic, pneumatic and related components into unified systems.
• Improve existing systems for optimal performance and reliability.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prototyping, and/or process simulations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system requirements are met.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years experience with 'from scratch' design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and maintenance of automated tooling or equipment.
• 4+ years of experience utilizing CAD with advanced understanding of and demonstrated ability to implement GD&T on 2D drawings through design, peer review, and engineering release.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and hands-on problem-solving abilities.
• Strong skills for design and process simplification.
• Ability to communicate optimally, clearly, and with humility to partners.
• High-level of attention to detail, ensuring precision and accuracy in all engineering tasks.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Understanding of control systems, robotics, and automated industrial equipment, machines, and processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or integration of automated equipment (preferably with an automation systems integrator).
• Experience with ANSYS or similar engineering simulation software for structural analysis, finite element analysis (fea), or other multiphysics simulations.
• Exposure to controls and automation software.
• Design and modification of PLC, CNC, and Robot programs.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or MATLAB.
• A demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical drawings.
• Mechanical design for process control systems, such as but not limited to Welding, Machining, Drilling, Surface Finishing, Forming, Material Handling, NDT, Metrology, Machine Vision, etc.
• Experience with industrial automation solutions.

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.

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