At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of experts you will directly support program execution for Process Engineering on all Blue Origin products. We are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineering for the Machine Shop. You will work with innovative processes for various spaceflight systems. The company celebrates strong collaboration, unique and innovative solutions, and passion for success.

We are searching for a proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Translating engineering intent and drawings into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight by crafting manufacturing bill of materials and work instructions

• Collaborating with the design team to positively impact designs for producibility, affordability, and automation initiatives; “Design for X” (DFX)

• Identifying tools and equipment required for manufacturing flight hardware

• Providing shipside/lineside support on the manufacturing floor

• Non-conformance report (NCR) generation, management, & closure

• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment

• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions

• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire machining process

• Supporting introduction of new products by crafting manufacturing plan artifacts including build plans, duration estimates, index plans, and tool lists

Qualifications:

• Shift days and times subject to change based on schedule and business needs.

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.

• 5+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience.

• Hardware manufacturing experience with structures, fluid systems, mechanical systems, or avionics systems, including but not limited to: assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, machining, welding, surface coatings, harness/cable routings, or composite structures.

• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment.

• Closely manage quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process.

• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.

• Define and support repair and rework activities.

• Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process.

• Proficient with developing tooling and work holding fixtures to support machining processes.

• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process.

• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5M

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methods such as 5S, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing principles. 

• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).

• Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100.

• Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills.

• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Must be physically able to:

• Support production floor activities.

• Climb stairs and work in small areas.

• Lift and carry 40 lbs.

Desired:

• Proficiency with fabrication special processes (machining, grinding, forging, welding, casting, forming, rolling etc.)

• Experience with hard and exotic metals

• Proficient with applicable industry standards

• Experience with CNC programming

• Experience with aircraft, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellite development, production, or operations

• Proficient in writing work instructions at a high pace.

• Broad experience in hardware manufacturing: welding, assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, chemical coatings, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, etc.

• Self-directed and able to balance several tasks at once

• Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E, NX, & Catia preferred)

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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