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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, and engineers, you will apply standard engineering methods to design, develop, and implement new or revised manufacturing & production processes for the efficient/economical production of aerospace products. Responsible for integration of design requirements into processes and procedures through research and development of manufacturing methods, tooling and equipment, facilities, and systems to produce a quality product. Leads planning and development of engineering artifacts to enable the turning of raw materials into finished and discrete products that satisfy design/system requirements. Provides guidance to design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with contract specifications and applicable regulations.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation can be provided

• Travel expected up to 10% of the time

• Shifts available: B Shift (Monday to Thursday Nights)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware.

• Support the manufacturing floor in assembly and integration, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements, discrepancy resolution, and component acceptance testing.

• Perform in a hands-on engineering role and serve as a liaison between elements of design, test, manufacturing, and operations.

• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment.

• Disposition and investigate root causes of discrepancies; implement preventative/corrective actions.

• Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design.

• Troubleshoot and operate equipment as required.

• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.

• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.

• Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) across the product life cycle, and drive continuous improvements.

• Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.

• 3+ years direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience

• Extensive prior experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive is preferred

• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T.

• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

• Can demonstrate creating English work instructions for technicians and inspectors

• Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100.

• Must be able to work weekends and have flexibility to move shifts as needed on occasion

• Must be able to work weekday day shift for training before transitioning to Weekday nights. Open to work extended hours ifrequired.

• Attention to detail and drive to deliver results

• Passion for rockets, space, the team, and our mission is a must!

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.

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.