Blue Origin

Manufacturing Engineer II - Machine Shop

Blue Origin$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university
  • Experience in a machine shop environment with CNC 5-axis and lathes
  • Familiarity with CNC programming - NX preferred
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
  • Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing
  • Familiarity with lean systems and methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Develop manufacturing work instructions for various manufacturing processes
  • Support fabrication of machined parts for valves and integration
  • Manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware
  • Review engineering drawings and provide final approval for manufacturing
  • Develop process control measures using statistical analysis
  • Define and manage repair and rework activities
  • Design, procure, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment
  • Interface with suppliers to ensure proper manufacturing and delivery
  • Perform capacity analysis for manufacturing equipment
  • Conduct root cause analyses and deploy corrective actions
  • Design material handling and packaging for hardware
  • Maintain hardware configuration throughout the build process

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) with a 5% company match
  • Stock options for employees working at least 20 hours/week
  • Up to four weeks paid time off per year and 14 company-paid holidays
  • Education Support Program
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.

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
  • Travel expected up to 5% of the time while in Development
  • Shifts available: Day shift, Monday-Friday


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: material kitting, machining, deburring, inspecting, part marking, lapping, packaging and other process as needed
  • Support the fabrication of machined parts for the valves and integration
  • Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process
  • Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing
  • Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis
  • Define and support repair and rework activities
  • Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment
  • Interface with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget
  • Perform capacity analysis for manufacturing equipment and processes
  • Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions
  • Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process
  • Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process


Minimum Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university
  • Experience in a machine shop environment with CNC 5-axis and lathes
  • Familiarity with CNC programing - NX preferred
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment supporting constantly evolving design iterations
  • Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing
  • Familiarity with lean systems and methodologies
  • Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
  • Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization


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.
Learn more about Blue Origin
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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