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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.
This is a hands-on role which requires strong communication, engineering fundamentals, and the ability to make products. Members on this team are expected to operate with a rapid iterative development mindset.
Responsibilities may include:- Collaborate with engineering teams during design and development of hardware.
- Champion the prototyping process with internal customers, including challenging requirements and managing manufacturing plans for development hardware.
- Manufacture and evaluate hardware prototypes over several iterations in collaboration with design teams and machinists.
- Hands-on contribution to manufacturing and development efforts, as required.
- Utilize CNC & manual equipment to support product development efforts, as required.
- Provide guidance on design for manufacturing, CNC machining techniques, tool selection, work-holding, and equipment.
- Implementing new capabilities to support critical schedules.
- Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
- Define and support repair and rework activities.
- Design tooling and fixturing for ease of manufacturing.
- Engineer and fabricate solutions, as required.
Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- 8+ years in CNC machining manufacturing environment for complex products, such as aerostructure, space systems, aerospace, life support systems.
- Demonstrated success in Product Development.
- Demonstrated success in constantly evolving environment.
- Able to take on challenges with incomplete information and pivot to drive progress.
- Work well in a collaborative team environment.
- Eager to jump in and manufacture as the need arises.
- Consistent track record of manufacturing experience directly related to part machining.
- Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T.
- Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- Highly customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of skills across large geographic distances.
- Proficient in CAD
Must be physically able to:- Support manufacturing and fabrication floor activities.
- Climb stairs and work in small areas.
- Lift and carry 40 lbs.
Desired:- Experience in rapid development environment.
- Experience in an aerospace manufacturing facility preferred.
- Tooling and fixture design experience.
- Hands-on machining experience and/or CNC programming familiarity.
- Broad experience in manufacturing: welding, assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, fabrication, machining, etc.
- Experience with Siemens NX (Designcenter)
- Experience with Siemens Teamcenter and OpsCenter
Culture StatementDon'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.
