Manufacturing Engineer III - BE-7 Machining

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 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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Shifts available: Weekend shift, Friday-Sunday (9AM - 9PM)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment
• Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process
• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing
• Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis
• Define and support repair and rework activities
• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment
• Interface with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget
• Perform capacity analysis for manufacturing equipment and processes
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment supporting constantly evolving design iterations
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing
• Familiarity with lean systems and methodologies
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills, particularly in regards to attention to detail
• Hands on experience in hardware manufacturing (i.e. castings, forgings, additively manufactured components, welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, and Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software)
• Record of completing manufacturing projects including but not limited to: design for manufacturability, cycle time reduction, and mistake proofing systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands on experience with building flight hardware
• 3+ year experience in an engineering capacity, including internships
• Experience with design, development or production of launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellites.
• Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Creo, NX, or CATIA V5)
• Customer focused with a proven track record to work cooperatively with teams across large geographic distances.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency with fabrication special processes (machining, grinding, forging, casting, welding, forming, rolling, etc)
• Experience with hard and exotic metals
• Experience with CNC programming

Culture Statement

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