Process Engineer III

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.

As part of a passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will support production of the Engines as a Process Engineer at our Kent Manufacturing Site. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of production and manufacturing, so relevant experience in those areas is highly desired. We are seeking a proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and analytics skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.  You will be primarily responsible for leading the projects focused on manufacturing automation in production for both internal and external customers. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards 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!  

 

Special Mentions:  

• Relocation Provided 

 

Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Lead Manufacturing Automation initiatives across kent site. 

• Manage hardware status, supporting both internal and external demand. 

• Engineer will develop and execute aggressive timeline schedules for process development and refinement.  

• Candidate must be self-motivated and work well unsupervised, as well as be able to work in team environments. 

• Provide quality assurance domain expertise to inspection, manufacturing, and test for the Manufacturing team. 

• Collaborate with internal and external customers on quality related concerns; develop and present training materials to build quality awareness. 

• Manage budgets and implementation of capital equipment and facility projects! 

• Lead planning and execution-centered process improvements to reduce cost, shorten cycle time, improve quality, and enhance safety through risk management. 

• Collaborate with purchasing and supplier management to ensure on-time delivery of hardware and production equipment. 

• Reduce and close risks and identify opportunities. 

• Track key program metrics (and associated reporting tools) in areas such as: budget, engineering schedules, equipment schedules, procurement schedules, production schedules, program management status reports, and resource plans. 

• Lead key business analytics initiatives, as required. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• B.S. in engineering with