Blue Origin

Manufacturing Configuration & Data Engineer II - Lunar

Blue Origin$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production configuration, or configuration data management, proficient in Windchill PLM and data analytics.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience defining mBOM architecture and managing configuration changes.
  • Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, particularly Windchill.
  • Experience with SQL, Databricks, Tableau, or similar analytics tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills in manufacturing or production environments.
  • Background in data analytics, computer science, or computer engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze mBOM flow into and out of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
  • Optimize mBOM structure to align with build workflows.
  • Communicate engineering configuration changes to the manufacturing engineering team.
  • Develop and maintain automated queries and dashboards for mBOM metrics.
  • Assess and improve BOM configuration and repeatability from builds.
  • Create models and processes for standardizing configuration and informing product development.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%.
  • Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off per year and 14 paid holidays.
  • Eligibility for bonuses based on individual contributions and company performance.
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, and engineers (use as appropriate), you will analyze the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM) for alignment to the Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM) and track impact through implementation of design changes. This role will be crucial in ensuring accurate data management, integrity, and analysis to support effective decision making and mission success.

Preferred Candidate:

Prior experience in a Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Production Configurator or Configuration Data Manager role with a strong preference for those proficient in Windchill PLM and data analytics.

Responsibilities:
  • Analyze mBOM flow into and out of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
  • Optimize mBOM structure to align with build workflows.
  • Track and communicate engineering configuration changes to the manufacturing engineering team.
  • Develop and maintain automated queries and dashboards to report on mBOM and design change metrics.
  • Assess and improve BOM configuration, metrics, and repeatability from past and current builds.
  • Create models and processes to standardize configuration and inform product development and build strategies.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production configuration, or configuration data management, with proficiency in Windchill PLM and data analytics.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience defining mBOM architecture and managing configuration changes.
  • Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, especially Windchill.
  • Experience working with SQL, Databricks, Tableau, or similar analytics tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve problems in manufacturing or production environments.
  • Strong background in data analytics, computer science, or computer engineering.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience developing automated and templated systems or processes.
  • Strong communication skills for presenting technical information to leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to simplify and visualize complex data for diverse audiences.
  • Experience with AI/ML technologies or products.
  • Direct experience with PTC Windchill and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.

Culture Statement

Don't 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 you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't 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 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.
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Size
3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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