Blue Origin

Machining Manufacturing Engineer - B Shift

Blue Origin$91K — $128K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering, or related experience
  • 2+ years of experience in machining and developing manufacturing processes
  • Proficient in interpreting engineering models and drawings
  • Experience in designing and monitoring manufacturing processes
  • Strong communication skills across organizational levels
  • Expertise in blueprint reading including GD&T standards
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated with strong project prioritization skills

Responsibilities

  • Identify and refine manufacturing methods to enhance quality and reduce costs
  • Translate engineering specifications into functional machined components
  • Develop clear manufacturing work instructions
  • Define setups for machining on various machine types
  • Conduct DFM and PFMEA to improve design feedback loops
  • Review engineering drawings and approve for manufacturing
  • Support repair and rework activities for machined parts
  • Design and integrate custom manufacturing equipment
  • Perform root cause analysis for non-conformances
  • Manage hardware configuration throughout machining processes
  • Work safely in an industrial environment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock options for regular employees
  • Up to four weeks of Paid Time Off and 14 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, you will work closely with engineering design to support all manufacturing efforts for machined components on mills, lathes and multi axis machines for various spaceflight systems. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into work instructions that will produce high quality hardware. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize machining processes and schedules. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Position Specific Details:
  • Relocation provided
  • Shifts available:
  • B Shift: Monday-Thursday 3:00PM-1:30AM


Additional responsibilities include:
  • Identify, develop, and deploy or refine manufacturing methods to improve quality, reduce cost and optimize build schedule
  • Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional, high quality machined components
  • Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define manufacturing process
  • Define how to set up hardware for machining on mills, lathes, multi-axis and EDM machines
  • Conduct DFM and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design and machining
  • Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing
  • Define and support repair and rework activities for machined components
  • Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment
  • Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions
  • Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire machining process
  • Safely work within an industrial environment
  • 10% travel to Blue Origin sites: AL, FL, and TX


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!

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant experience
  • 2+ years of machining experience developing manufacturing process requirements
  • Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
  • Experience with designing, measuring, modifying, and monitoring processes
  • Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization
  • Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated individual capable of prioritizing work to meet project completion dates


Desired:
  • Experience with component-level fabrication processes (machining, grinding, forging, welding, casting, etc.)
  • Familiar with hard metals, casting, and 3D printed components
  • Familiar with applicable industry standards
  • Excellent technical writing, grammar, and presentation experience


Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $91,852.00 - $128,592.45

Other site ranges may differ

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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's 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.
Learn more about Blue Origin
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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