Blue Origin

AM Process Engineer II

Blue Origin$112K — $156K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in a production or development environment
  • Expertise in developing manufacturing processes for product improvement
  • Proven troubleshooting skills in industrial processes using Root Cause Analysis
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • Willingness to support onsite operations in Kent, WA and off-hours support when needed
  • Ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Responsibilities

  • Understand the entire AM value stream from printing to inspection
  • Research and onboard new processes and equipment to enhance AM production
  • Conduct root cause investigations for machine and manufacturing issues
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and vendors to implement solutions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock options for all regular employees
  • Up to four weeks paid time off and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 hardworking team of specialists, technicians, maintainers and engineers, you will help to enable new spaceflight designs by supporting the production of MetallicAdditivelyManufactured (AM) components. Our team uses process development, root cause and corrective action and continuous improvement to drive Blue Origin's bold mission! Our team achieves this by bringing new machines, materials, processing methods, and support equipment to a production state.

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!

Responsibilities:

  • Understand the AM value stream from start to finish including printing, post processing, thermal processing, and inspection

  • Research, onboard and production harden new processes and equipment to increase quality, efficiency, and reduce cost of the AMworkcenter

  • Conduct root cause investigation of issues with machines and manufacturing, and work with operations, maintenance, and outside vendors to implement solutions

Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a Production or Development Environment

  • Experience authoring and developing manufacturing processes to improveend product

  • Proven skills with troubleshooting of industrial processes or equipment using Root Cause Analysis methods

  • Bachelors or higher in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field

  • Ability to support operations onsite in Kent, Washington and during off hours (if required) via phone or online tools

  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

  • 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

Desired:

  • Experience with metallic or polymer 3D printing, welding or casting

  • Experience with fabrication methods (ie. machining, sheet metal, carbon fiber manufacturing, riveting, heat treatment etc.)

  • 2+ years of experience in aerospace, medical device manufacturing or a related field

  • Experience with quality management (ie. AS9100 or ISO 9001)

  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training or certification


Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

  • Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results, or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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Founded
2000

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