Materials & Process Engineer III – Weekend Production Support (R40820)

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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

  

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for identifying materials and processes to increase the manufacturability of liquid rocket engine hardware. You’ll be expected to develop these materials and processes and qualify them for use on production hardware, ensuring all requirements are met. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight.

 

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

 

• Exceptional company benefits and Relocation provided
• C-Shifts schedule:  Friday - Sunday 5am - 5pm

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate closely with design, analysis, manufacturing, quality, and integration engineers to disposition nonconforming hardware.

• Identify root causes of nonconforming hardware and work proactively to identify and implement corrective actions.

• Identify and implement process improvements to lower cost and production time while maintaining technical requirements.

• Identify low maturity technologies in order to improve technical performance or manufacturability of liquid rocket engines.

• Interpret production drawings systematically, understanding the need for processes to meet established requirements.

• Lead and coordinate internal and external process development activities.

• Define material and/or process development and qualification plans in order to utilize novel materials and processes on liquid rocket engine hardware

• Contribute to the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years directly related materials and processes experience.

• Minimum B.S. in Material Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

• Experience reviewing and signing engineering drawings as a Materials & Processes Engineer in the aerospace industry.

• Proven experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components, materials, and processes.

• Familiarity with standard methods of manufacturing, such as welding, brazing, precision cleaning, mechanical fastening, and coating application

• Strong written and personal computer skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• 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

• Masters or PhD in Material Science/Engineering or related field

• Experience in the production, manufacturing, and assembly of rocket propulsion hardware

• Experience and working knowledge of design and function of liquid rocket engine propulsion assemblies and components.

• Demonstrated experience leading team members and indirect/matrixed program team members

• Experience with cryogenic fluids, including oxygen compatibility and hydrogen compatibility

• Experience with aerospace quality management systems supporting propulsion hardware

• Experience transitioning materials and processes from development to production

• Proven experience managing technology development projects, measuring technical progress, resources, and managing budgets.

Inclusivity Statement

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