Blue Origin

Manufacturing Engineer (Levels II-III) All Shifts

Blue Origin$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience as a Level II Engineer in aerospace, automotive or related fields
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Aerospace Engineering
  • Strong grasp of mechanical design and manufacturing principles, including GD&T
  • Proficient with technical software tools like CAD, Excel, and Word
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Translate engineering intent and drawings into operational hardware
  • Identify necessary manufacturing tools and equipment
  • Provide on-site support during production
  • Generate and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs)
  • Craft manufacturing plans for new product introductions
  • Implement continuous improvement projects for better safety and efficiency
  • Facilitate the transition from development to production, troubleshooting as necessary

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) plan with 5% company match
  • Stock options for all regular employees
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off plus 14 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.

Job Description

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.

Special Mentions:
  • Multiple positions available
  • Shifts:

    Shift: A | Monday - Friday (7am-4:00pm) listed below B | Monday - Friday (2pm-10:30pm) Shift: C Friday - Sunday (6am-6pm) D| Friday- Sunday (5pm-5am)


Key Responsibilities:
  • Translating engineering intent and drawings into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight by crafting manufacturing bill of materials and work instructions.
  • Identifying tools and equipment required for manufacturing flight hardware.
  • Providing shipside/lineside support on the manufacturing floor.
  • Non-conformance report (NCR) generation, management, & closure.
  • Supporting introduction of new products by crafting manufacturing plan artifacts including build plans, duration estimates, index plans, and tool lists.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for safety and efficiency, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Drive the transition from development to production, proactively performing troubleshooting and maintenance as needed.


Team Focus & Domain Expertise:

The Manufacturing Engineer at Blue Origin plays a pivotal role in advancing the efficiency and reliability of aerospace components through cutting-edge assembly methods. As part of a large, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will manufacture and assemble hardware on our premier launch vehicle, New Glenn. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of transforming the way our vehicles are made and integrated. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic production environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams, and are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies, look no further. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, automotive manufacturing or similar: ( 3+ Level II Engineer).
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing, including knowledge of GD&T.
  • Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Hands on experience with building flight hardware
  • Experience with design, development or production of launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellites.
  • Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Creo or CATIA V5)
  • Customer focused with a proven track record to work cooperatively with teams of different skills across large geographic distances.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills


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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check
  • Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical


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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