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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.

We are looking for world class manufacturing engineers to apply standard engineering methods to design, develop, and implement new or revised manufacturing & production processes for the efficient/economical production of aerospace products. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets are made and operated. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams of individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you.

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We are seeking candidates with either a Composite or Tooling focused background. Details below:

Composite

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Composite Focused Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the development and optimization of composite fabrication and assembly processes to support the production of our revolutionary space vehicles and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve composite layup, curing, trimming, and finishing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and repeatability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, materials, and production to ensure seamless integration of composite components
• Analyze manufacturing data and recommend process changes to troubleshoot issues, reduce scrap, and meet or exceed performance targets
• Develop and validate new composite material systems, process models, and automation technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible
• Document manufacturing procedures, conduct training, and provide technical guidance to production technicians
• Stay abreast of the latest composite processing techniques, equipment, and quality standards in the aerospace industry

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in advanced composite manufacturing, preferably in the aerospace or high-performance industrial sectors
• Deep understanding of composite materials, design, and processing methods including autoclave, out-of-autoclave, and additive techniques
• Expertise in statistical process control, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Passion for space exploration and a drive to push the boundaries of what's possible

If you are an innovative, collaborative, and results-oriented Composite Focused Manufacturing Engineer, we encourage you to apply to join the Blue Origin team. Together, we will redefine the future of space travel.

Tooling

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Tooling Focused Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the design, development, and optimization of innovative tooling solutions to support the production of our revolutionary space vehicles and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, commission, and continuously improve specialized tooling for composite layup, bonding, assembly, and inspection processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, materials, and production to ensure seamless integration of tooling with manufacturing workflows
• Analyze manufacturing data and recommend tooling enhancements to troubleshoot issues, reduce cycle times, and meet or exceed performance targets
• Develop and validate new tooling concepts, materials, and automation technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible
• Document tooling procedures, conduct training, and provide technical guidance to production technicians
• Stay abreast of the latest tooling innovations, equipment, and quality standards in the aerospace industry

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing tooling, preferably in the aerospace or high-performance industrial sectors
• Deep understanding of tooling design, fabrication, and metrology for composites, metallic, and additive manufacturing processes
• Expertise in statistical process control, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Passion for space exploration and a drive to push the boundaries of what's possible

If you are an innovative, collaborative, and results-oriented Tooling Focused Manufacturing Engineer, we encourage you to apply to join the Blue Origin team. Together, we will redefine the future of space travel.

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.