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!  

Lunar Transportation: This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Document non-conformance tags for spacecraft fluids and propulsion subsystems
• Analyze variations to part print specifications which effect part form, fit, and function
• Evaluate and provide a course of action regarding the ultimate disposition of the parts
• Develop and manage execution of work order procedures pertaining to nonconformance dispositions
• Closely manage the fabrication, quality, post processing, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire fabrication process.
• Evaluates areas of non-conformance regarding defects arising during the manufacturing process and as compared to the product definition requirements as defined by the drawings and associated specifications/documentation
• Support the manufacturing floor in assembly and installation, compliance to engineering requirements, discrepancy resolution, and component acceptance testing.
• Disposition and investigate root cause of vehicle discrepancies and take ownership of implementation of preventative/corrective action.
• Drive producibility excellence into integrated product team (IPT) designs – includes design for safety, manufacturing, assembly, maintainability, testing, cost, logistics, inspection, standards, etc.
• Engage with suppliers and customers to resolve emergent nonconformance
• Perform design engineering analysis of discrepant machined parts manufactured in an aerospace manufacturing facility
  • For example, it may be used “as-is” with rework to condition that is acceptable for use, repaired, or scrapped
  • This analysis will include, but is not limited to, performing tolerance stacks, fluid/thermal dynamic calculations, Non-Destructive Test.
• Use-as-is (UAI) dispositions can still have a Supplier Quality (SQ) ticket submitted for corrective action to prevent future repetitive nonconformant occurrences that may cause similar defects in future (e.g. corrective action to control future UAIs)
• Non-Conformances (NC) can be defects deviating from drawing, part specification document, etc. requirements
• Expectation to create WOs
• Expectation to provide hands-on floor support (hybrid/in-person position)
• Expectation to engage with design team to improve drawings, models, specifications, etc. to improve future part/assy producibility 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and codes related to fluid system design and qualification.
• Experience with CAD and fluid analysis software (CFD, FEA, etc.).
• Previous experience with engineering change management, non-conformances, and material review board in a highly regulated industry such as aviation, aerospace, or nuclear
• 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).
• On-site position. Work from work, no remote options available
• 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.

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.

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