Sr. Process Engineer - Machine Shop (R38677)

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 diverse 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, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

  

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, machinists, and engineers, you will work closely with engineering design to support all manufacturing efforts for machined components on mills, lathes and multi axis machines for various Blue Origin engine components. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into work instructions that will produce high quality hardware.  Throughout the manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize the build sequence and schedules. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

 

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Shifts available:
  • First Shift - 5:00am - 3:30 pm (Monday-Thursday) 
• Interviews will include a technical assessment.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify, develop, and deploy or refine manufacturing methods to improve quality, reduce cost and optimize build schedules.
• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional, high quality machined components.
• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define manufacturing process.
• Define how to set up hardware for machining on mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines
• Conduct DFM and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design and machining.
• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Define and support repair and rework activities for machined components.
• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire machining process.
• Safely work within an industrial environment

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of machining experience developing manufacturing processes and requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures and provide feedback.
• Strong Experience with DFM and PFMEA studies.
• Strong aptitude for mechanical system design and hands-on machining experience
• Proficient in designing, measuring, modifying, and monitoring processes.
• Proficient with developing tooling and work holding fixtures to support machining processes.
• Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 / ASME Y14.100-2017 standard.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methods such as 5S, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing principles. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization.
• Meticulous and self-motivated individual capable of prioritizing work to meet project completion dates.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with fabrication special processes (machining, grinding, forging, welding, casting, forming, rolling etc.)
• Experience with hard and exotic metals.
• Proficient with applicable industry standards.
• Experience with CNC programming.
• Broad experience in hardware manufacturing: welding, assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, chemical coatings, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, etc.
• Green Belt Certificat