Blue Origin

Mechanical Engineer - Design & Analysis (Late Career)

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

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years in design, build, and commissioning of tooling and fixtures for manufacturing.
  • Experience with FEM and complex structural analysis and hand calculations.
  • Proficient with CAD software for modeling and drafting.
  • Basic knowledge of manufacturing materials and tolerance/stack-up analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop tooling for Blue Engines, Lunar, and New Glenn units.
  • Integrate mechanical design concepts across various projects.
  • Create drawings adhering to ASME Y14.5 standards.
  • Resolve technical challenges for assembly fixtures and custom machines.
  • Collaborate with design and engineering teams for optimal project outcomes.
  • Manage tooling projects from vendor selection to commissioning.
  • Maintain schedules and budgets for project completion.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability.
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
  • Education support program for employees.
  • Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
  • Paid time off: up to four weeks annually 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.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the development of rocket hardware and safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:
  • Design production, development, test, integration, and advanced manufacturing tooling and equipment for the Blue Engines, Lunar, and New Glenn business units.
  • Capable of integrating concepts and principles of mechanical design and analysis of several projects in a fast-paced environment -- projects will vary in size and scale.
  • Ability to interpret and apply sound design and drafting standards (ASME Y14.5) when creating drawings.
  • Handle a wide range of technical design challenges related to all types of assembly fixtures, material handlers, rotisseries, test fixtures, structural weldments, environmental chambers, and custom machines.
  • Close collaboration with component designers, manufacturing engineers, and integration engineering to achieve the best possible cradle-to-grave metrics (safety, cost, quality, cycle time, delivery, reliability, life, and maintenance/refurbishment)
  • Manage projects, including vendor selection, fabrication, inspection, equipment installation, proof testing, and commissioning of custom tooling.
  • Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion.


Qualifications:
  • B.S. degree in Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  • 4+ years' experience with design, build, and commissioning of tooling, fixtures, custom machines or design support equipment for manufacturing, assembly, and test.
  • Experience with FEM and complex structural analysis in addition to the ability to perform hand calculations including the creation of Freebody diagrams
  • Proven experience with CAD based design software for modeling and drafting.
  • Basic understanding of common manufacturing materials, GD&T, and tolerance/stack-up analysis


Desired:
  • Strong expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) including experience taking products from development design to rate production
  • Proven understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines such as CNC machining, manual mills and lathes, welding, sheet-metal bending, lifting/rigging, assembly, inspection, etc.
  • Familiarity with industry standards, such as ASME BTH-1, aluminum design manual, and AISC
  • Experience with custom machine design: motors, actuators, linear rails/actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, etc.
  • Experience with Creo and Windchill CAD/PDM systems
  • Experience with NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems
  • Experience with Analysis packages such as: ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP Pre/Post processing, NASTRAN Solver, NX Advance Simulation, etc.

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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3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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